Anzani Iron-Horse.

[stuart]

I have an Anzani Iron Horse from a local museum in order to get the engine running for them.It used to be a runner but alas the machine has been kept outside for many years.Some parts are missing (robbed i guess) but have found a replacement Wico mag and Zenith 24T-2 carb.I have completely stripped and rebuilt this mag and carb and im sure both will be fine.The aircleaner assy is missing.I think it should be an oil bath type ???.Has any member here likely to have one available which i could purchase ??
The engine BTW is a big JAP 5.There is no compression so will recut and lap the valves in as both seats are rusty.The piston / bore is still on std size but the bore needs deglazing which i can do myself.The valve clearances upon first inspection were huge so will need to make some shims up.
Can anyone date these machines by the serial number ??.Thanks.

[andyfrost]

Stuart , I believe Alan Rogers(Will Haggle) can date your engine.
One question , where did you find the most reliable source of parts for your carb. I need a needle&seat assembly for a 24T2 ,so far I’ve spoken to Zenith themselves , and the knowledge of their own products is appalling to say the least.

Andy.

[joegrgraham]

Andy, the zenith 24t2 was also used on a number of tractors, eg British built Allis B and the Fergy T20. Old 20 parts company (among others) do a rebuild kit for them.
Joe.

[stuart]

Thanks for the info Andy.
Regards to the Zenith carb i basically had to make one good one out of all the carbs i brought as all had “issues” with them.I still have one left which is “NOS” (new old stock) but someone has allready tried to remove the brass main jet with a poor fitting screwdriver and mangled the slot up.I know you can buy brand new Zenith 24T-2 carbs (from that auction site) but they are expensive.They were fitted on many different engines and tractors etc including Ferguson TE20 and TED20 petrol and paraffin tractors.Personally i would try to buy a cheap used carb from that auction site and make a good one up as i did.
Several years ago Andy i brought a new 24T-2 centre gasket from Meetons (the Villiers and other small engine spares specialists) so they may have other Zenith parts available too.May be worth a phone call if you only need a needle and seat to repair yours ??

[andyfrost]

Many thanks for the replies , it appears I should have called Paul at Meetens in the first instance , being a tight wad, Zenith direct are around half the price.

Andy.

[wristpin]

While on the subject of Meetens, they have moved again which I hadn’t noticed until another forum member alerted me !

Telephone: 01772 691604 / 01772 691603
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Address: MEETENS LIMITED
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Catforth
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