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02-22-2023, 05:15 PM | #1 |
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Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
I have a nice pair of Zenith side bowl carbs for the late '31 Slant Windshield cars with indented firewalls. I'd like to make sure the lower carb bodies (float bowls) are the correct ones for that vintage Model A. What casting numbers, foundry stampings, or other identifying markings should I be looking for to make sure they are correct for the side bowl application? One of them has "Zenith 2" cast into the side of the bowl.
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02-22-2023, 05:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
Most parts on those except Zenith 3 which is a side bowl into itself are interchangeable. But there were a few manufacturers even if it says Zenith. I think 3 was made by ford???
It has such cast into the lower bowl. Perhaps someone who builds/knows fine point can be more informative than me! |
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02-22-2023, 05:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
Thanks for your reply. I would like to hear from someone knowledgeable in those carburetors. I'm planning to put them up for sale and want them to be as correct as possible for the next owners. I also noticed that the choke lever is a brass casting and choke driver on one of the carbs is made of brass unlike the usual steel parts. I also wonder if those items are correct for the side bowl units?
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02-22-2023, 07:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
The MARC/MAFCA Restoration guidelines and judging standards book (2016 revision) has the information you want to know. Also there has been articles in the Restorer on the subject.
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02-22-2023, 08:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
Bill,
Are these judging guidelines available online? Thanks for your reply! |
02-22-2023, 08:18 PM | #6 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
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02-22-2023, 08:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
Thanks, I'll check it out.
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02-24-2023, 02:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Side bowl carburetors - correct identification markings
The 2017 issues of The Restorer have the details for identifying all Zenith and Ford carburetors. Issues of The Restorer from Nov-Dec 2022 through May-June 2023 have/will have all of the details for identifying all Holley carburetors used in production of the Model A.
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