What kind of Carb is this?

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: What kind of Carb is this?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Marvin C. Miller on Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 06:00 pm:

I am working on a carb to put on a 1918. I pulled this one apart and first of all there was a nut on a threaded shaft for the bowl. Second the needle/ seat area has a round little ball, third there is a chamber I don't recognize. (at the tip of the screwdriver). I cannot find a brand plate on it, but it looks more like a holley. Is this some kind of hybrid?needlechamber


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Hap Tucker in Sumter SC on Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 06:25 pm:

Assuming it came on a Model T Ford, it appears to be one of the Kingston style carbs. The look similar from 1915-17 Kingston L to the 1918 L2. See Lang's illustration at: https://www.modeltford.com/item/6200R-L.aspx that shows the earlier L style. On pages 425 & 426 of Bruce's (R.I.P.) book he has photos of several Kingsons that are similar.

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Marvin C. Miller on Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 07:38 pm:

Thanks Hap. I am used to Holley carbs and not familiar much with the Kingston. The small ball in place of an actual needle threw me. I am not sure it came off a Model T because I found these in a pile and bought about 3-4 at one time. There are a lot of Model T parts around this old farm including the running gears and motor for this 1918 I bought,


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Hap Tucker in Sumter SC on Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 08:28 pm:

At your other posting on the same carburetor at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/500146.html?1417994698 I believe Steven Thum is correct it is a Kingston L-2 (again assuming it came on a Ford originally). The L (also called L-1) used in 1915 is shown below and it has a very different inlet for the gasoline. Also the illustration in Lang’s appears to be an L2 and not just the L. Photo from page 27 of the Sep-Oct 1989 “Vintage Ford” used by permission to promote our hobby and club.



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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Sunday, December 07, 2014 - 11:04 pm:

That float valve could be a replacement Grose-Jet. Bad juju.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Marvin C. Miller on Monday, December 08, 2014 - 06:39 am:

Mike, should I go back to the original needle and seat in the carburetor? I found these ball type needles on the internet and they are a newer technology. Marv.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steven Thum on Monday, December 08, 2014 - 10:47 am:

The Grose-Jet or ball type inlet valve is known to get struck open or closed if the slightest bit of dirt gets into them. I would definitely replace it with a needle and seat if you can find one.

Just my opinion.

Steven


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Walker, NW AR on Monday, December 08, 2014 - 11:32 am:

Yes, I agree.


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