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Scott_Conger
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More futzy work in the shop today

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:42 pm

Today was jet day. It's remarkable some of the wrong parts that get jammed into these old carbs...this carb was fitted with Model A jets, and "no" they do not work correctly! The latest indignity that this carb was subjected to is being remedied today...

Zenith main jet dimensional first article (the entire part is barely over 1 1/4" long...for scale, the "18" is only 1/16" tall):

S4BF Main Jet 1.png
S4BF Main Jet 2.png
S4BF Main Jet 3.png
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Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny

NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured


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Re: More futzy work in the shop today

Post by tmodeldriver » Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:02 pm

Howdy, Scott. After looking at some of your work it's easy to tell that you used to be a watchmaker. I haven't heard this term before but you might be what's known as a micromachinist. I always call myself a metallurgist since I spent 35 years in a machine shop urging metal to do what I wanted. Always good to have a title. :lol:

Best wishes to you and your bride as always and if you make it to Florida don't keep it a secret. Bob

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Re: More futzy work in the shop today

Post by RustyFords » Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:31 pm

Nice.

I have a lot of respect for those of yall who do this kind of exacting work.
1924 Touring

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Re: More futzy work in the shop today

Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:19 pm

Using tweezers? Next ...., Brain Surgery! We have a lot of politicians in line for practice Dr Conger!


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Scott_Conger
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Re: More futzy work in the shop today

Post by Scott_Conger » Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:21 pm

But alas, Hank, to do brain surgery, the patient needs to have brains to start with! Even an artist needs canvas!
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Re: More futzy work in the shop today

Post by Henry K. Lee » Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:30 pm

Will the solid matter from port-a-potties work as filler.., it is practice! Asking for a friend. Mask are extra or free as you go into Walmart.., shop frequent and save.

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