Identifying a carburetor

Barnwood said:
My dad purchased a Model A 60 years ago, and it had this carburetor inside. It doesn't look like either the Zenith or Tillotson images I've seen online, and it doesn't have anything written on it. How can I identify what type it is?

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That looks like a Marvel Schrebler carburetor - a fairly common after-market Model A carb. Although I;ve never run one of those, I understand they can perform quite well.

Jim
 
As others said, Marvel Schebler. Supposedly even had a Ford part number for a replacement for the Zenith. Also know as an Allstate (sold by Sears) or Johnson. It doesn't have anything written on it because they put a decal on them for the different "Brands". 80 years later most have 'lost' their stickers

Smooth running carburetor.

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x2 on Renners...great guy to deal with. Sent me the gasket kit for my Marvel first THEN had me send him a check. I put it on my engine because the Tillotson leaked and the Zenith needs a complete overhaul. The Marvel also has a better set-up for the GAV...seems 'beefier', easier to turn.

Craig
 
The Marvel is found at swap meets for about $5 They are usually missing the gav. Parts.
Mikes model A has some parts also.
Great carburetor.
 
Be careful when rebuilding not to over tighten the top screws. Marvels tend to warp and leak like Tillotsons. I cut my own gaskets from Cork/Buna-N as I find the the hard paper gaskets hard to seal.

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