Any experience with Kingston "Y" 4-ball carburetor?

[dykker5502]

I know the phrasing - if it works - don't fix it! - but even though my 1914 Touring is driving extremely well with the aftermarket Toquet carburetor, I am aiming for making this car as close as original as possible (except for the necesary flashers, 2-3 stoplight etc) and I believe the Toquet is some years later than 1914 (1920+).
I have a 1920-21 Pick-up that is supposed to be my "primary" driver and since it's a build of two cars in the first place, this is the one where modifications "are allowed". And I need a better carburetor on that.
That lead me back to the 1914 Touring. Originally they could have Kingston "Y" 4-ball carburetor, but how do a rebuild OK Kingston "Y" drive and idle?
Any one have experience with that?

[VowellArt]

No, but I would dearly love to see pictures of it both assembled and apart! When you do restore it, take plenty of pictures of both the exterior and it's interior parts and post them here. I did the 5 ball Kingston a few years back, but not the 4 ball. I would really like to see the insides of one of those, so I can draw it too.

[Corey Walker]

Michael- I bought one for my 14 from Russ Potter in 1994 or 5 and used it exclusively until 5 or 6 years ago. They seem to be good running carburetors, I think the original float valve setup is a drawback but it can be replaced with a modern one.

Martynn- I’ve got plenty 4-ball pictures I can post tomorrow. There were 2 different bowl designs. The carburetor on the left has the original Kingston mixture adjustment knob with the slanted knurl unlike the diamond of the Holley. Neither have the correct petcock.
A couple of pictures one of the balls in its seat and in the raised position.
Then the original float with the lever assembly pictured assembled and disassembled.

[Corey Walker]

The original non-replaceable seat and how you can modify it for a modern float valve.

[dykker5502]

Thanks Corey. Very useful.