Thread: Fuel inlet pipe on Zenith 361V

My Land Rover came with the common 341 CH Weber conversion: economical, but little power. So I bought a rebuilt Zenith. Lots more power: frightening fuel consumption. So I replaced the 341 CH.

Years later, in March this year, I had the head overhauled by Turner. "You've been running a Weber, haven't you," said Martin.

"Yes."

"Thought so. Runs too lean. Burns the valves."

OK... back to the Zenith. Better high fuel bills, rather than head rebuilds. But! The brass pipe that goes into the carburettor body is missing. It must have fallen out (!) when the carb was being moved from one place to another.

Obviously, I can measure it up and find a replacement. But it appears merely to be pushed in. I'd be grateful for any advice on (a) whether there is an obvious source for the right part, rather than finding some brass tube and (b) how to make sure that it stays in and doesn't leak. This is, after all, a joint under pressure.

Or any advice on other carbs? Standard 2286cc with standard inlet fannymould.

Thanks in advance,

R.

Pressed-in fuel inlet pipes is why many air cooled VW's burnt to the ground. Go threaded.