[AT] Gaskets for Zenith carburetors

[John Wilkens]

Great idea Smitty!  Never thought of using my scanner.  I'll have to try it 
to see if the printout is actual size.    John W.



At 10:41 AM 11/16/2004, you wrote:
>I have used my scanner to make gasket templates with, worked well. Just 
>scan piece that needs gasket .White paper behind piece helps for better scan.
>Smitty
>
>At 08:19 PM 11/15/04 -0800, you wrote:
>>John, I've about given up trying to find these kind of small carb 
>>parts.  I resort to a sharp craft knife, a set of magnifying glasses 
>>(optional if you're a young guy) and a set of small hole punches that I 
>>apply with my drill press for a clean job.  I use a smooth rubber floor 
>>tile to cut on.  Keeps the knife sharp and helps hold the gasket material 
>>from slipping.  I just bite the bullet and make 3 or 4 at a time--while I 
>>have a good pattern.  Wish we had a supply source like Robert's JD carb 
>>parts!  The home made gaskets work fine as long as you use the right 
>>thickness of gasket material.   John W.
>>
>>
>>At 07:20 PM 11/15/2004, you wrote:
>>>Does anyone know of a source for the fuel bowl gaskets
>>>for Zenith carburetors? On a carbuetor cleanup, this
>>>is often the only part needed and I'm tired of buying
>>>the whole carburetor kit for $20-$30. I have been able
>>>to buy single fuel bowl gaskets for Marvel-Schebler
>>>carburetors from my John Deere dealer for around $3
>>>each. I checked today with the local AGCO dealer if
>>>the gasket listed for Allis-Chalmers B is available
>>>and they were neither helpful nor encouraging.
>>>
>>>John Boehm
>>>Woodland, CA
>>>Visit my web site at http://vintagetractors.com
>>>
>>>
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