MTFCA Forum

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?

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.

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

Thanks Corey. Very useful.