5 Ton gasser parts

[FrankUSMC]

I was at a friends place the other day, and he showed me several unopened boxes of 5 ton (gas engine) carbuators. They were all packaged for over seas shipment. He told me to make him an offer for them. If I get them, I will offer them here first, how many of you have a 5 ton gasser? and would $50 each for a NOS carbuator be to much?
One of the few, Frank

 

[vtdeucedriver]

would depend if they were the old Hollys or the newer carter carbs......................not a bad price. may take you a while to sell them though..........there like rattlesnakes in TX but not a lot of demand.

 

[FrankUSMC]

Thanks Jeff. If I can get them very low, that price will come down, because I also do not need them taking up shelf space here.
One of the few, Frank

 

[Towman2277]

Keep me in mind Frank if you get them, i'd like to purchase one from you to experiment with, and a second to rebuild as a spare, so I'd like a total of two. Thanks, Steve

 

[citizensoldier]

Are they the same as a 2.5 ton gasser? Just curiouse. If they will work or are the same I may be interested in one. Dont know anything about the 5 ton gasser engine...

 

[DDoyle]

The Zenith carb for a R6602 is bigger than the engine in some of the rice burners on the road today.

The Holley for the R6602 looks like the one on the deuce - but I think it is actually bigger, I'd have to look in the ORD 9 to be sure.

HTH,
DD

 

[area52]

If they are the Zenith, or one of them is, I would like to buy it or one. PM me or post up here. Heck even if they are Holleys you can't go wrong at $50, I would buy one for that price.

 

[RF202]

Frank,
If there is a Zenith in the bunch, put me down for one.
Thanks, John

Towman2277,
I have an extra Holley, takeoff, if you just want one to experiment with, I'll give it to you. I'm just across the woods, in Georgia. Let me know.

 

[m.walker]

Let us know what kind !

 

[2deuce]

I would like one too. From this thread I take it that the Zenith is the one of choice. Can anyone explain why this is so? I also read somewhere that they look alot different. Are they a straight swap? I have a Zenith on mine. Thanks

 

[vtdeucedriver]

I am told that the Zenith was a re-design replacement for the Holly. Supposed to be better fuel milage and a bit more power. I still have the holly on my m62. Have a spare and a new Zenith in the box.............think its a direct replacement.

 

[FrankUSMC]

I did not get a chance to go up to see my friend today. I did call him and told him that I would take some of the carbs off him. He thinks they are all Zeniths. I will keep every one posted.
One of the few, Frank

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

My :
There are at least 3 different carbs for the five ton. There is the Zenith (cast iron), and two versions of the Holley (one aluminum and one cast iron) The cast iron versions are roughly 25 lbs each. Yikes!! I have all three and can try to answer any specific questions if you have any.

Just for reference: Saturn Surplus has the Zenith for $125.
Look on this page: http://www.saturnsurplus.com/m35/m35-2.htm
It is NOS. Here is the pic from their website: http://saturnsurplus.com/m35/5tcarb.jpg

I have installed the Zenith. It does bolt directly to the intake manifold - same as the Holley - six studs. Be careful those intakes are brittle!! - and the attachment to the air cleaner is the same.
However, the lines for the governor, fuel line, and accelerator rod are in different places, . . . the necessary fittings to adapt are included with the Saturn kit, but I don't believe any of it is too difficult to fabricate or find at the hardware store.

Please note: it appears that you no longer can use the engine stop cable with the zenith. The zenith has no degasser valve or no provisions to hook it up? I guess you just have to kill the spark with the ignition switch or pull out the choke to shut it down?

I can't comment on the mileage differences - I haven't tried to accurately measure mine. Besides, there are so many other variables that affect the mileage, it would be unfair to say that one carb is better than the other without a comparison on the same truck (changing only the carb, and nothing else)
As I said before, let me know if you need any specific pictures or dimensions.

 

[OSO]

Did you ever get those carbs? Please PM me . If any are left I might get one . Shipping out to 98223 Thanks OSO 4/6/09

 

[grounded]

put me down for a carb.

Thanks

 

[m139h2otruck]

Still looking for Zeinth gasket kits or just single top cover gaskets. Thanks

 

[BEASTMASTER]

i'd be interested in two of those carbs. the zeniths were supposed to give you 6 to7 mpg compared to the holly 4 to 5 mpg but i don't see it .you go anywhere, and you'd think you have a hole in the gas tank. yeh it's that bad. but it only hurts when gas was up at $ 3.90 a gal. it's a hobby and it's fun. end of story.

 

[JasonS]

The Zenith is better but it isn't magic. We are going to try a 500cfm Holley...

 

[grounded]

4-5.. LOL. only if i know my wrecker would get that i might smile. im hearing 2 mpg!!!! i got the holley

 

[bede63]

Frank, I sent you a PM about the carbs.
Thanks,
Charles Schneider