How is the carburetor adjustment done on a zenith?
ZENITH CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Turn idle adjusting needle in lightly against its seat, then back out needle l 1/2 turns as a preliminary adjustment.
How to rebuild an Ironhead Zenith Bendix carb?
My carb is marked Zenith Bendix with the adjustable main jet. Soaked, cleaned and comp. air blown out. I bought a “facet” 38mm rebuild kit (may use it all or just some stuff from it). The long pointed adjusting screw closest to the a/c has no spring, missing??? and then back them off (CCW) 1.5 turns, that a starting point for tuning.
Can a zenith jet pass the same quantity of fuel?
In this case, however, the jets are specially marked with c/c after the number, and we shall be pleased to send a list of equivalents to an interested customer. All the jets are very carefully gauged to pass a certain quantity of fuel in a stated time, and therefore two jets bearing the same number pass exactly the same quantity.
What should idle speed be on Zenith Bendix?
On the Idle jet, between 1.0 @ 2.0 turns . Just try between that range for smoothness @ 900RPM. A lean idle mixture adjustment runs poor when cold and the idle speed increases when warmed up. This is what works for me, just my 2 cents.
Where can I buy Zenith carburetor rebuild kits?
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What kind of rebuild do I need for Zenith Bendix?
My carb is marked Zenith Bendix with the adjustable main jet. Soaked, cleaned and comp. air blown out. I bought a “facet” 38mm rebuild kit (may use it all or just some stuff from it). The long pointed adjusting screw closest to the a/c has no spring, missing???
Why do Zenith Carburetters have adjustable throttle levers?
In addition to the accelerator pedal spring, it is desirable to fit another small spring on the throttle lever itself in order to take up any slackness or play in the connections. The later types of Zenith Carburetters are fitted with adjustable throttle levers which enable them to be set in any position.
In this case, however, the jets are specially marked with c/c after the number, and we shall be pleased to send a list of equivalents to an interested customer. All the jets are very carefully gauged to pass a certain quantity of fuel in a stated time, and therefore two jets bearing the same number pass exactly the same quantity.