30 Model A Zenith Carb

[GasWorksGarage]

hello,

I bought a rebuilt card from a gentleman in Eaton Ohio. I put it on and it is hard to start and barely runs with the choke out and the throttle all the way open. It will run for about 15 seconds and die.

He said it was preadjusted, what am I missing?

Thanks

 

[30 Closed Cab PU]

"Pre-adjusted" - was the carb actually tested on a car, or just set to standard settings on the bench?

 

[Marshall V. Daut]

Check your private messages on this website.
Marshall

 

[wmws]

Marshall. I’m sure you have some good information to pass on but doing it in a private message does not help others.

 

[JD 1931]

Marshall has help me with advice on a manifold leak in private messages, I believe he prefers the one on one conversations. Thanks Marshall, JD

 

[Marshall V. Daut]

m.

 

[rocket1]

Rebuilt carb,shiny paint job,most do not run right,need flow tested jets and all passages cleaned and test run.

 

[TerryH]

I bought a re-built carb years ago from Chris Pellikan (sp?)......he tested all of his re-built carbs on his own A......have never had to touch it since then....works perfectly.

 

[Brentwood Bob]

Time to learn how to adjust the zenith. Les Andrews red, volume 1 will walk you thru it,
Or enlist some local club members. Nothing like experience to learn from.

 

[chap52]

There is info on how to adjust that carb in the Instruction Manual. Here is a pdf copy for you... Chap


http://motormayhem.net/wp-uploads/2009/04/Model-A-Instruction-Manual.pdf

 

[GasWorksGarage]

Thanks for all the input. I really appreciate it. Stuck needle I assume from shipping.
Runs fine after tapping the carb with a small hammer.

 

[arnhemmer]

Keep that small hammer with you for awhile. Had to do that with my rebuilt several times before it started to behave.

 

[katy]

A Model A spark plug wrench works well as a small hammer, tap tap tap.

 

[F.M.]

hello,

I bought a rebuilt card from a gentleman in Eaton Ohio. I put it on and it is hard to start and barely runs with the choke out and the throttle all the way open. It will run for about 15 seconds and die.

He said it was preadjusted, what am I missing?

Thanks

Get your $$$ back and buy one from Berts..

 

[30 Closed Cab PU]

If adjusting does not work, can try cleaning it yourself and replacing the jets with a jet kit from Renners, theirs are flow tested before being shipped.


http://www.rennerscorner.com/carburetor.html

 

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Sometimes the float sticks from just sitting awhile. If it keeps hanging up, then take it apart and make sure there isn’t a worn dimple where the shut of stem rides against the brass. Also some of the inlet valves just don’t that well even when new. You can check for smooth operation at the same time.