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#383829 02/12/17 08:11 AM
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Where you can buy a new Zenith carburator for a 1955 chevy 235 ?

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Zenith did not offer a carburetor specifically for the 235. So you have three options:

(1) The Zenith universal carburetor that CAN BE MADE TO FIT many different applications up to 300 CID may be ordered from any Zenith dealer.

(2) By doing one's homework, one could probably determine one or more carbs that were originally used on something close to the 235, such as an I.H.C. 233 or I.H.C. 240. One could then look for a new old stock carburetor from various vendors selling new old stock carburetors, or possibly on Ebay or other auction forums.

(3) Having one of the carburetor vendors that sell new old stock carburetors do the research for you, and purchase the carb from that vendor.

In (2) or (3) above, some modification (i.e. throttle linkage, etc.) might be necessary. In (1) above the universal carb has a universal throttle arm, so physical adaptation would be easy, but calibration might not be as good, depending on the internal venturi size.

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According to i can find on the internet is a Zenith 28 now a new 228.
I found a reproduction but this would be a good carburetor ?
www.carbitsource.com
Y200 universal replacement carburetor.
Specifically designed to replace Carter W-1 ,Rochester model B and Zenith 28/228 carburetors on Chevrolet and GM applications (350 dollar)

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The link does not work for me.

However, distributor COST on a new Zenith universal DIRECT FROM ZENITH is more than $500. How do you think a fake that costs $350. RETAIL is going to work?

Jon.

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I tried the link and it doesn't work for me either.

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