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    oldsenile
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      I have a 1949 Zephyr model 4429. Great spark. I pulled the big plug on the bottom of the carb and have fuel flow. The needle in the bowl rises when I turn the gas on. There is a little fuel that leaks out what looks like the primer plunger shaft. I o I have to pull the carb to clean and if so what parts would need to get replaced. Thanks

      #63988
      Buccaneer
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        I haven’t messed with a Zephyr carb since the 70’s, but I have
        some notes from the board.
        Also, there’s a PDF file all about Zephyr carbs. Not
        sure of the link if it’s still "out there", but I could
        try to email it to you if you like.

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        Andy wrote on Jan 13th, 2012 at 9:28pm:
        Mumbles wrote on Jan 13th, 2012 at 3:33pm:

        Where can i get carb primer cups for my 4423 evinrude? Carb was leaking badly from stem and further investigation showed forward cup failed and rear cup worn. The parts are 202119. considering making my own. any advice on how much over the .500 bore they should be? maybe .002 or .003 over? From the schematic I don’t see the need for cup shape. The bore is 3/8". I just made a drum shaped plunger that fits the bore good and stays on primer shaft. will try and test. I realize if not functional will be hard to start, but at least will not leak. submarines seemed alot easier to repair..haha.

        Micropoise
        I found a source for 1/2" cups yesterday and ordered a couple. As soon as I get them and try them out I’ll let you know. The same company here in town has a listing for 3/8" cups which should fit your 4423. Lets hope they work!

        Andy
        The 1/2" cups I ordered are for the Zephyr or Light Four carbs with the 1/2" primer bore. I’ll let you know as soon as I get them if they work or not. It’s a shot in the dark!
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        I took some carbs apart today and this is what I found. The Light Four and Zephyr both take the same cup, 201764. These are running in a 1/2" bore. The big Vacturi carb has a 5/8" primer bore with what looks like original leather cups. I’m starting to think there the same as used in GM carbs and sure hope so as that would be an easy fix. Your 4423 uses a 3/8" cup 202119? I’m going to try and source the 1/2" cups locally and will inquire about 3/8" ones. Will let you know later.

        Prepare to be boarded!

        #63989
        RICHARD A. WHITE
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          Lifetime Member

          Evinrude made a comic strip about going thru the Zephyr carb..

          I have it at the house and can post tonight….quite entertaining

          http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
          classicomctools@gmail.com

          #63995
          jeff-register
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            US Member - 2 Years

            Richard,
            Wasn’t that the first CAD design, For the younger gang, computer aided design. Reminds me of first radio, pull a tube & it keeps working,

            #64013
            garry-in-michigan
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              The 4423 Sportwin was the CAD design. The Lightfour, Zephyr, and SD Johnson used a different design. . . 🙂

              #64014
              garry-in-michigan
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                That PDF file is in the Inner Sanctum – – – 😀

                #64015
                RICHARD A. WHITE
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                  That is the one….

                  http://www.richardsoutboardtools.com
                  classicomctools@gmail.com

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