Today I’m rebuilding the Zenith carburetor in my Farmall 504 tractor. This video includes the entire rebuilding process:
-removing the carburetor from the tractor
-how an updraft carburetor works
-disassembly
-evaluating components
-cleaning
installation of a rebuild kit
-final assembly.
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Hi Pete, I just sold my Farmall M this past Saturday and bought a Farmall A ( I think ) this past Sunday. Pretty sure I found the tag but it was painted over. How do you tell a A tractor from a Super A ? There is no hydraulic lift for attachments on it. There is a manual lift for a woods 5 foot mower deck on it. Thank you JP
Awesome video! Getting ready to rebuild the Zenith carb on my Case 770 and Im always excited when you've done a "how to" video on the project im preparing to do. Love your content! Keep em coming!
Pete, I can't thank you enough. Massy Furguson 135 here. I'd never been inside a carburetor before, and intimidated at the idea. But I followed step by step, frame by frame. Everything worked as you described. And 'ol Massy is running good again. No way I could have done it otherwise.
I have the same carburetor as in the video on my Ingersoll Rand Compressor but there are no part numbers etc. The tag is missing. What is the kit number for your carb?
What does the screw out thing on the bottom front do an how much should it be turned
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Whats the precise Name of this Carburetor?
Which Kit are you using?
I think i got the exact same one – but there is no number on it.
Greetings from Germany
I have one of these carbs on my fork lift here in New Zealand, Mine has a fuel shutoff behind the main jet. its leaking. im going to plug it like yours. my main butterfly is worn out i may make one.
I also enjoy small desk jobs and making it clean and neat.
I’m gonna be referencing this video for my 400. Currently working on an old 9N. Not a better day spent than one working on a tractor!
I love this video great explanation of the steps coming apart and how it all goes together thank you. My son is working on a massey 165 with the similar carb so it will be a great reference for him
Thanks Pete!
Excellent
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Can I. Send you my carb?
I have a 1960 case 540, a 530 is a diesel engine, and a 540 is a gas engine. I have 2 carburetors, a Marvel and a Zenith. Both carburetors are backwards, the accelerator linkage is on the wrong side so i can not hook up the governor. The air cleaner is an oil bath andbit is in the front of the tractor which means i can either use the air cleaner or the governor or move the linkage on the carburetor to the other side, BUT the idel adjustment screw does not have a hole in the other side there is a place to put the screw but no little hole for the needle to fit in. Any help anyone?
Surprised butterfly and choke shafts are not available since Zenith still makes carburetors.
Luv the videos
I just got my first tractor. New farmer. 55 Massey TO35. Just got the engine unseized . Carb is next. Thanks for the pointers.
You done a great job. I also love carborator salvent dip it really cleans the whole thing.
thats pretty good 😊😊 have U heard the joke of the green hornet thats even better than that I 1ST that when I was a kid that is a good friend of dads that use 2 work w him at the sawmill that 2 is a great joke if U dont laugh then theres something wrong W U no jumper cables needed U wont need 4 laughing 😂😊🎉❤😊😊 OMG 1 23 2O24
Silly question, but how does one best remember what goes first upon reassembly? I don’t think I can remember all of that. I am currently learning.
I are ways like to wach you video I you doing good
God bless you and your family amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Pete – I did this process and hear a sucking sound after reinstalling and starting. Any advice?
Really appreciate all your videos Pete! I would like to tune up the family Farmall H this summer. I don't have much experience working on this old equipment but with help from your channel I have the confidence to get it all done! Best wishes pal!
Great video
Pete, I need your help. I have a case 630 gas tractor and the carb needs rebuilt. I am having problems finding the correct kit. It's a Marvel-Schebler carb and the tag says TXS 571 WITH A 2 At the end of it. And 749 at the bottom. Parts manual said that the tractor should have a TSX-798 carb part# G45774. Can you help me. Thanks for your time Mark Ryan
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Do ya'll have non ethanol gasoline there?
My '55 Cub was upgraded to a Zenith carburetor before I bought it and boy am I happy it was.
Great video I just went through a carburetor on my f12 and for the sloppy linkage I ended up using a 22 shell brass to make a bushing
OMGoodnesss…."don't try to start anything!" Hilariously funny it is so bad! I'm posting that on on my FB page. I'll make sure you get the credit. No way would take credit for this one……because it's yours of course,!
Hey Pete, I’m 14 years old and I bought a 1946 farmall m the other day. I took the carburetor off today and I’m going to rebuild it, but your extremely inspiring to me.
Your videos are always so informative. I have used tractors a lot but never got into the mechanical workings of them. Makes me want to buy an old tractor to play with.
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Hello. Great video. Where did you get kit from and have a part number? I'm working on same but cannot read numbers on the carb. Thank you
Thank You for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. Very interesting video. 👍
Pete, everything you showed about the International carburator would apply to my 8N ford carburator
Great tutorial! Currently working on the exact same carb on my 504 and this was incredibly helpful. Quick question – what kind of loader is that on your 504? Love the channel!
Thanks, I think I will get an old Zenith carb and put it on my Camry!
Paid close attention to the rebuild. I have my grandfathers 300 utility with a similar carb. Just getting ready to restore to running / light work condition. Been sitting for 15 years so definitely started from the gas tank working towards the engine. Fuel system, then electrical. Hoping compression and valves are ok. Thanks for your efforts. and great videos.
Why is my dads truck carb bigger than that
For small/brass screws use a dab of grease to hold them on the screwdriver tip!!
Nice work.. thank you
You made me feel like I was back in school. Great explanation.
Great stuff Pete really enjoyed the detailed info.
Hi Pete,
You mentioned ethanol in fuel. Have you put hardened valve seats in your engines to compensate for unleaded fuel? Or use additives instead? Or nothing?
So after all that, did the tractor fire right up?
oh yeah, Roll Tide!!!
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The Zenith brand must be the most confusing brand of carburettors ever, as the original french company set up operations in the USA, UK and Germany in the 1900s, but then went bust in France in the 30s. So most of the 20th century there were three separate companies using the same brand name exporting their carburettors to other countries. British cars like Jags and Triumphs had Zenith carburettors that were totally different from their American namesake. It must be a nightmare for a parts guy at the local auto store.