The Zenith 36IV is a bit agricultural, and very prone to flooding due to wear on the float pivot, but I've found them mostly free from eccentricities. From 20 years plus experience with Froggie and the Flying Breezeblock, as well as military LRs before them, I think I'd suspect something electrical shorting out when a frayed wire (or perhaps one with melted insulation) swings out on the turn to left. Does it happen on sharp left turns as well?
Philip From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [mogtalk2] (non Mog) Series Land Rover cuts out turning left Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:17:34 +0100 Message Only problem I ever had with a Zenith was when the float valve stuck closed. A sharp tap with a hammer sorted that. Does it happen every time turning onto a roundabout? Cheers, Graham W Who's not owned a petrol LR for a looooong time ----- Original Message ----- From: Elton Wright To: mogtalk2 Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 5:55 PM Subject: RE: [mogtalk2] (non Mog) Series Land Rover cuts out turning left Lawrence, I have been driving series trucks (and Morgans) for years. I would have to guess that the problem you are describing is related to fuel level in the carb. You might also want to make sure your fuel pump is furnishing enough to keep the level up. If you are running ok at road speed and with a load, likely the fuel level is the problem. All that said I have never used the aftermarket Zenith, so it may have problems I’m not familiar with. Good luck! Elton From: LawrenceLowe [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:13 PM To: mogtalk2 Subject: [mogtalk2] (non Mog) Series Land Rover cuts out turning left Hi Folks, There are so many Land Rover folks on here please forgive me for asking, replies can be off-group. Our son has a 1983 Series III Landy with the standard Zenith 361V carb. It is a new aftermarket carb that seems to be doing a great job when compared to the old original except, sometimes, when turning left into a roundabout the engine stalls momentarily and then restarts. We don't think it's a misfire. Trying a simulation on roads to the right it doesn't happen. Float chamber? The dreaded o-ring? Has anyone had this and know why it happens? We know Webers and SUs are better but for now WE have the Zenith and for 20 years we've done ok with them. Cheers, Lawrence View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Modify Your Subscription ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
