09-08-2014, 12:24 AM | #1 |
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carburetor
I have had a few issues with a Tillotson carb.everything seem to be find then it would cut out on me.gas tank is clean,and new bowl and fuel line.had a model a mechanic look at it,and does not like the Tillotson carbs.he has seen some problems with them.i am putting in a zenieth carb.has anybody had any problems with the Tilloston carbs?what is your opinion on the zenieth carbs.thanks everyone for your expert advice
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09-08-2014, 01:49 AM | #2 |
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Re: carburetor
Sure! Some people have had problems with Tilloston carbs. Some people have and problems with Zenith carbs are well.
If you are looking for a general condemnation of Tilloston carbs you won't. There are some common problems with them but there are common problems with any part of the Model A.
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09-08-2014, 05:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: carburetor
Sounding more like an ignition issue, probably something with the armored cable/ignition switch, than fuel related.
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Make sure the points are shiny clean & gap is proper. Whenever points are a suspect, quick test: Take the plugs out, remove the dist body, & in the DARK, give it a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG crank while observing the points closely.
There should be a barely discernable, bluish/white arc!! If it FARTS out a yellow/orange flash, at times, the points are TRASH, or need a careful cleaning. Bill W.
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I'd like to know if the Zenith carb solves the problem.
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09-08-2014, 09:56 AM | #7 |
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Re: carburetor
Everything has been checked out, issue is gone with the zenith carb.must have been a defect in the tilly.
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09-08-2014, 11:08 AM | #8 |
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I think the most common problem you hear about with the Tilly
is they warp at the parting line. Bob |
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We'll see. Definitely an excuse for more 'behind the wheel' time. Well, any excuse is a good one...isn't it? Joe K
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Is the fuel clean? Or are you occasionally finding sediment in the sediment bowl? Look in the tank, any stuff noticable?
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I'm glad the problem is solved . As far as the Tilly is concerned I agree with Joe . A warp at the parting line isn't fatal and probably would have no effect on how it runs . The warp that causes problems such as vacume leaks , lean operation and backfire is usually at the mounting flange where it connects to the intake manifold . Over tightening and heat causes the flange to warp . Pot metal expands at a different rate than cast iron . Sometimes filing the flange flat will solve a vacume leak , lean run condition . Just a thought .
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09-08-2014, 11:53 PM | #12 |
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thanks guys for your thoughts.this is a awesome site for knowledge
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