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12-08-2024, 04:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-08-2024, 08:15 PM by johndagnall.)
I have a side draft manifold and Zenith 26VA carburettor in good condition on my 1932 RN which I am trying to make as original as possible.
Would anyone have an updraft inlet and exhaust manifold and a Zenith 22FZ carburettor that they would like to preferably swap or sell?
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The exhaust downpipe is different as well.
Jim
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As the throttle cross shaft may be (on your car). They are different for the updraft and sidedraft carbs...
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Understood, I am restoring the RN, what it has now is a bodge so be good to get it correct.
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I expect that Tony Betts would have all the parts you need on the shelf.
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I'll give Tony a try - thanks
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Steve Hodgson normally carries a stock of fully refurbished 22FZ carbs.
You can get him on: 07813 117474
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When fitting a side draught carburetor it isn't necessary to change the accelerator cross shaft. The RN cross shaft is straight in the middle whilst the later one is cranked over the flywheel.
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But the operating arms are canted at quite a different angle, Dave. That has been my recent experience with helping a pal with a side draft zenith fitted to an RM that didn't have quite enough puff.Turned out the throttle wasn;t opening sufficiently with the original cross shaft..
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I live and learn, I've been swapping 22FZB, 26Va and 24T2 carburetors with gay abandon for the last 62 years with no problems connecting to the cross shaft on 3 RNs.
