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| DennisV |
 Aug 18 2022, 07:13 AM
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What are the challenges with using Zenith 40 TIN carburetors on a 1970 914-6 engine?
My understanding is Weber 40 IDTP would be the correct original carb. I also understand that 1970 911T came with this model of Zenith. So in theory, no problem? We are trying to decide if we should rebuild these Zenith. If they are essentially same fit, form, function as the Weber, we will probably keep them. If there is some domino effect of now that you're using Zenith you also need to replace / modify x, y, and z, then we will probably try to source some Webers. Thanks for sharing your experiences. P.S. Would I be correct in understanding that the key concern when evaluating the carbs for rebuild would be:
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DennisV Zenith on 914-6 Aug 18 2022, 07:13 AM
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Parts is the biggest problem. Personally I like ... Aug 18 2022, 09:39 AM DennisV
Interesting call on whether to fit "what... Aug 18 2022, 11:14 AM Retroracer
We have Bosch distributor that best I can tell c... Aug 18 2022, 02:34 PM DennisV
Whats the part number on the Bosch disty? It wou... Aug 18 2022, 03:45 PM porschetub
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https://cosprings.crai... Aug 18 2022, 09:53 AM nditiz1 If you have an engine and want to try them out bef... Aug 18 2022, 10:00 AM porschetub
What are the challenges with using Zenith 40 TIN ... Aug 18 2022, 04:11 PM gulf908 Dennis
my take on the difference between the Zeni... Aug 18 2022, 11:55 PM DennisV If I decide to go shopping for Weber IDTP, it is m... Aug 19 2022, 07:03 AM nditiz1 It's always a gamble when buying them 2nd hand... Aug 19 2022, 07:16 AM DennisV
Also, most of the ones I have seen for sale are o... Aug 19 2022, 07:57 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com the zeniths are a pollution carb, but if you have ... Aug 19 2022, 11:07 AM  |
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