Marvel Carb User Group

[mcgarrett]

McGarrett what paint did you use?

Mike

1930Artdeco,
After a good solvent cleaning in my parts washer, I spray the carb body with brake cleaner as a final cleaner because it because it removes any grease or oil films and dries without leaving any residue. Then painted with VHT gloss black engine enamel.

 

[47topless]

Been looking for a Marvel carb for my '31 but all I can come up with are carbs for tractors.
I have nothing against tractors, but I would like to use a carb specifically made for an old Model A banger.

 

[rer_239]

Just put one on my 29,and so far I like it. Now I have to put heli coils on my spares mounting flange

 

[Cape Codder]

49topless I have a Marvel carb but with all my problems have yet to try it on my A. You mentioned that all you can find are Tractor carbs. Can you please tell me the difference between a car carb. and tractor carb. ?

 

[Technite73]

I am in.

 

[The Master Cylinder]

http://rennerscorner.com/index.html?m
I think they are the only ones that carry carb parts

Mike's has gasket kits and rebuilt Marvels.

 

[The Master Cylinder]

An acquaintance is so anal he copied and made his own Marvel Schebler decal for his Marvel.

 

[electricman]

I am also in. I have been impressed by the improved performance of the Marvel over the Zenith or the Tilly.

 

[Don S]

Count me in . Had my marvel for a couple of years ,no issues,much better performance than my Zeniths. I made a micarta ( fenolic ) spacer between carb and manifold, prevents heat soak down from intake manifold to carb, when engine shut down, helps to prevent fuel expansion and fuel drips.
Don S

 

[David in San Antonio]

I’m in. Already tried Zeniths, currently running a Tillotson, but I like the idea of more power. The pot metal body does not worry me.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Here is an excelent thread from Ford Barn past on Marvel Schebler Carburetors. A lot of good information. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139836

An acquaintance is so anal he copied and made his own Marvel Schebler decal for his Marvel.

Thanks for posting a picture of my Marvel Master Cylinder.

 

[47topless]

49topless I have a Marvel carb but with all my problems have yet to try it on my A. You mentioned that all you can find are Tractor carbs. Can you please tell me the difference between a car carb. and tractor carb. ?

Codder,
I am very unfamiliar with the Marvel carbs and I do not know if those used on tractors, are the same or different that the Marvels used on Model As. I'm trying to learn as much as possible about, what seems to be, a very good carb for my Model A.
Thank you

 

[JBill]

Anybody have contact information on the place that sells rebuild kits for the Marvel-Shebler?

 

[The Master Cylinder]

Anybody have contact information on the place that sells rebuild kits for the Marvel-Shebler?

Renner's Corner has most parts for the Marvels.David has (or had) some used parts also. https://www.rennerscorner.com/carburetor.html

 

[Fullraceflathead]

I believe the tractor carburetors do not have the GAV adjustment provisions.

 

[trulyvintage]

For Tow Vehicles

I put a quart bottle in my 80 gallon
diesel cross tank in my truck bed
occasionally when I fill - it helps
clean the tank and probably the
diesel injectors as well .

1996 Ford F350 XLT 7.3 PSD CC
2WD w/ 4:10 rear diff & E4OD

Jim

 

[TZBrown]

Here is an excelent thread from Ford Barn past on Marvel Schebler Carburetors. A lot of good information. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=139836

Thanks for posting a picture of my Marvel Master Cylinder.

I agree on the Marvel carb, performance is fantastic.

Y-Blockhead... any chance those Marvel stickers might be available?
I really like those

 

[Jeff in BC]

Here's a picture of the remains of an original Marvel decal.

Jeff

 

[Dick M]

I have been running my Marvel for about 8 years.
I drove my A to our next town with the marvel. The drive is a steady 6 mile uphill run. My A screamed up the hill with the Marvel doing 55 in overdrive.
I took the same drive with a brand new rebuilt Zenith. My A bogged down to 50 and I had to take the A out of overdrive to make the hill.
Conclusion: The Marvel is a better carb than the Zenith on my A.
JMO

 

[GMCPASO]

I'm in. Have rebuilt a few and installed a few. One on the engine and one under the seat tuned to my car. Fun to offer a trial to someone that has not got theirs carb working, what ever it is, and see their smiles.