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12-07-2012, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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Simmons Carburetor
Just restoring a couple of Zenith carbs, and in the cuboard was this Simmons carb. Bottom was "zenith 1" and top the letter"S". A brass
plate was pinned to the top stating the following:Simmons Carberator, The Simmons Mfg. Company, Oh. Pat. 1815650. The float valve is not a zenith and the butterfly is steel . Any comments appreciated. Grant |
12-08-2012, 12:44 AM | #2 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
I came across a simmons top casting for a 31 indented firewall that was mounted on a standard Zenith bottom casting.The Simmons casting is similar to the Zenith side bowl casting. The Simmons is said to be a superior carburetor to the Zenith. I restored the hybrid carburetor and it workd fine on my late 31 Victoria, however, I saw no difference than a standard side bowl Zenith. Without a bottom Simmons casting I believe you must lose something as there must be extra pasageways on the bottom casting that line up with the extra pasageways in the top casting. I have no idea what they are for, but they must be there for a purpose.
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12-08-2012, 01:29 AM | #3 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Could it be for an air balance tube? I think that's what it called.
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12-08-2012, 01:57 AM | #4 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Exactly what I was thinking. Rod
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12-08-2012, 03:20 AM | #5 |
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12-08-2012, 10:57 AM | #6 |
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12-08-2012, 04:35 PM | #7 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
I would like to buy a SIMMONS Side Bowl Carburetor.
Not only for the performance but my wife's maiden name is Simmons. It would make a good pair. Please email me direct at: [email protected] |
12-08-2012, 06:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
I have an unrestored Simmons carb on the shelf. I will rebuild it some day, but for now am trying to build a good model B carb from 3.
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12-08-2012, 08:21 PM | #9 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Hey Guys, great info on the simmons carb. I shure would like to see some pics of one with the Simmons bottom bowl.
Thanks . GRANT |
12-08-2012, 10:39 PM | #10 | |
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Quote:
You are such a romantic!!!
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12-08-2012, 11:41 PM | #11 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Well what about me, Mike?
I named MINERVA after a far away relative in Pat's family tree!! Skipped my mother-in-law, she had a FUNNY name. Bill W.
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12-14-2012, 12:17 PM | #13 |
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12-14-2012, 12:44 PM | #14 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Here is a pic of one of my Simmons alloy carbs. Check the link that Mike V posted above for more pics and info.
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12-14-2012, 05:59 PM | #15 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
In a summer 1931 Western Auto catalog I have they are called the "Duplex Improved Carburetor"
Does someone have a Western or Other era catalog that shows the side bowl one. Thanks |
12-14-2012, 06:33 PM | #16 |
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I have an alloy version with Wizard improved on the brass name plate. I don't have a side bowl version. I'll have Deb make some more pictures and post them later.
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12-19-2012, 04:40 PM | #17 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Hi,
i jut noticed the post on the simmons carb. During the last several years i have collected a total seven of simons carbs. Five of them are all different the other two are duplicates. I havn,t researched them so here are a few questions how mainy different types of simmons did they make for model a,s are there any publications ever printed on simmons i noticed on page 79 of the book those wonderful unautherized accessories for the model a ford. Also they made acessories for . Model t,s. Thank you al those wonderful unautherized accessories for the model a: ;d ; |
12-20-2012, 08:59 AM | #18 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
Some nice picture of a Simmons Head and Manifold would be great also
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12-20-2012, 11:49 AM | #19 |
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Re: Simmons Carburetor
this is for 2many cars
i have an excellent 32 carb i would trade if you would send Joop info on your simmons if joop likes the simmons i would just trade straight across tom |
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