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Gerald cook · 07-08-2023, 08:19 PM

I’m have problems with my zenith carburetor. I was wondering if the new Tillotson model X carburetor is worth buying several companies are selling new model X carburetors. Jerry

mcgarrett · 07-08-2023, 09:29 PM

Tillotson is a fine replacement for the Zenith and a lot less fussy when it comes to tuning. Fewer parts, simpler design, rebuild kits are plentiful. I have run Zeniths, Tillotsons, and Marvels. My favorite is the Marvel, but as you said, you can buy a brand new Tillotson, so that's a plus.

bobbader · 07-09-2023, 12:50 PM

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Before venturing into new waters, it makes sense to ask .............. "What are the problems with your Zenith carburetor?" Is it the carburetor causing your "problems" or something else. There's are fine lines between Fuel and Ignition issues. I'm not trying to dissuade your purchase of a new Tillotson, but any given advice is only as good as the explanation of what's wrong to begin with.

07-08-2023, 08:19 PM	#1
Gerald cook Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 41	Tillotson model X carburetor I’m have problems with my zenith carburetor. I was wondering if the new Tillotson model X carburetor is worth buying several companies are selling new model X carburetors. Jerry

07-08-2023, 09:29 PM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: Tillotson model X carburetor Tillotson is a fine replacement for the Zenith and a lot less fussy when it comes to tuning. Fewer parts, simpler design, rebuild kits are plentiful. I have run Zeniths, Tillotsons, and Marvels. My favorite is the Marvel, but as you said, you can buy a brand new Tillotson, so that's a plus.

07-09-2023, 12:50 PM	#3
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 271	Re: Tillotson model X carburetor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Before venturing into new waters, it makes sense to ask .............. "What are the problems with your Zenith carburetor?" Is it the carburetor causing your "problems" or something else. There's are fine lines between Fuel and Ignition issues. I'm not trying to dissuade your purchase of a new Tillotson, but any given advice is only as good as the explanation of what's wrong to begin with.