Recent content by jgusgann

Was wondering what a good rule of thumb was for changing Points/plugs/ oil?? I drive my A a lot- couple hundred miles a weekend often. Also, are the contacts on the points "hardened" metal? And if so, if I file my points down to dress them up(filing off the burned/pitted areas), am I filing...

Does anyone know where I can buy flow tested main, cap and idle jets? This may not be in the right forum section. But also while I'm here, where can I get a #3 secondary well?

where can I buy a #3 secondary well?? and where can I buy some flow tested main and cap jets?

well folks, the verdict is definitely in. After suggestions to lower the float I went straight home after work, took the carb off, put one additional washer under the float valve, put it right back on the car, let it warm up few minutes, and off for a test drive. I could pretty much tell right...

Tom Endy- no, the port hole is clear, checked by blowing on Idle jet and close off idle air adjust screw ... by the way, very excellent manual on the zenith, have read over it many times. Al 29 Tudor- interesting suggestion and will try and yes does seem counterintuitive.

Hey terrific reply Tin Cup!! I do notice that when I brake and come to a stop, it does seem like the idle surges as if it just got gas. In fact, when I start to stop, I can sort of tap the brakes to slow down and the idle seems to respond to that, ie surging effect. But I really don't see what...

I have rebuilt my zenith, new jets, throttle butterfly axle, float. I have replaced intake/exhaust manifold gaskets, checked wiper connection. But still when I brake, car wants to stall. I'm having trouble engaging idle circuit. I'm thinking of just removing the secondary well, thinking it...

looking for a zenith carburetor with side bowel for my late '31 A