Zenith/Bendix 13859 carb

62pan62 · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:23 PM

I need to rebuild a Zenith 13859 carb. it has a adjustable main jet I could use a breakdown pic. and any advise and info...
Thank you

glider · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:28 PM

What's it on?

62pan62 · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:33 PM

Its going on a 62 pan

R. Lewis · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62pan62

I need to rebuild a Zenith 13859 carb. it has a adjustable main jet I could use a breakdown pic. and any advise and info...
Thank you

Have you checked out "thecarburetorshop.com site?

62pan62 · Apr 21st, 2009, 11:53 PM

Yes I have, but no breakdown down pic., I have no trouble getting the rebuild kit its the pic. that would be so help full.

STEVE07 · Apr 22nd, 2009, 12:14 AM

Check this out,I didn't read it all ,but it may have links to point you in the right direction
Zenith Carburetters - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Caper · Apr 22nd, 2009, 10:24 AM

This might come in handy for you.
Official 1959-1969 Harley Davidson Electra Glide & Duo-Glide Service Manual 99482-69 FLHF Duo-Glide Super Sport Foot Shift Panhead 74ci (1200cc)

and this,

http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcyc.../0/12454/14270

The Don · May 16th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Hi ,
This may help,
I ran a modified Bendix on my 81FXEF, removed choke assembly and plugged and smoothed the mounting holes, polished the throat, drilled and polished all sharp corners in the fuel intake. Matched the intake manifold to it and had the adjustable mainjet fitted. Ran the mainjet 4 turns out and the low speed needle 1 1/4 turns out. Bike was stock 80cubes running forged manley pistons w/ 8.5 to 1 comp, manley valves, seals and guides. Used to eat Evo's for breakfast.

RonW · Jul 3rd, 2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Don

Hi ,
This may help,
I ran a modified Bendix on my 81FXEF, removed choke assembly and plugged and smoothed the mounting holes, polished the throat, drilled and polished all sharp corners in the fuel intake. Matched the intake manifold to it and had the adjustable mainjet fitted. Ran the mainjet 4 turns out and the low speed needle 1 1/4 turns out. Bike was stock 80cubes running forged manley pistons w/ 8.5 to 1 comp, manley valves, seals and guides. Used to eat Evo's for breakfast.

I don't know what happened to 62Pan62 who raised the original question, but I just registered on this site so that I could tell The Don:

You Rock!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

Picture is extremely helpful! So are the needle adjustments. I assume my Bendix is not modified and I wasn't planning on modding it. Do those settings for main jet and low speed needle still apply, or would you suggest something different to start after I rebuild this puppy?

The Don · Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:52 PM

Hi RonW
If you are running your carb on a Sportie I'd stay at 1 1/4 turns out for the low speed needle and start at 4 turns for the adjustable mainjet and work from there by reading the plugs.
Regards, Cris aka The Don.

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62pan62 New Family Ride: 2002fatty Join Date: Apr 11th, 2009 Posts: 3 My Mood:	Re: Zenith/Bendix 13859 carb Yes I have, but no breakdown down pic., I have no trouble getting the rebuild kit its the pic. that would be so help full.

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STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,577 My Mood:	Re: Zenith/Bendix 13859 carb Check this out,I didn't read it all ,but it may have links to point you in the right direction Zenith Carburetters - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Apr 22nd, 2009, 10:24 AM	#7
Caper Play The Throttle Ride: 03 FLHPI Join Date: Mar 14th, 2009 Location: Cape Breton NS Posts: 242	Re: Zenith/Bendix 13859 carb This might come in handy for you. Official 1959-1969 Harley Davidson Electra Glide & Duo-Glide Service Manual 99482-69 FLHF Duo-Glide Super Sport Foot Shift Panhead 74ci (1200cc) and this, http://www.repairmanual.com/motorcyc.../0/12454/14270

May 16th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#8
The Don Start The Engine Ride: 1989 Heritage Softail Join Date: Dec 30th, 2008 Location: Port Stephens,NSW,Australia Posts: 10 My Mood:	Re: Zenith/Bendix 13859 carb Hi , This may help, I ran a modified Bendix on my 81FXEF, removed choke assembly and plugged and smoothed the mounting holes, polished the throat, drilled and polished all sharp corners in the fuel intake. Matched the intake manifold to it and had the adjustable mainjet fitted. Ran the mainjet 4 turns out and the low speed needle 1 1/4 turns out. Bike was stock 80cubes running forged manley pistons w/ 8.5 to 1 comp, manley valves, seals and guides. Used to eat Evo's for breakfast.

Jul 3rd, 2009, 10:52 PM	#10
The Don Start The Engine Ride: 1989 Heritage Softail Join Date: Dec 30th, 2008 Location: Port Stephens,NSW,Australia Posts: 10 My Mood:	Re: Zenith/Bendix 13859 carb Hi RonW If you are running your carb on a Sportie I'd stay at 1 1/4 turns out for the low speed needle and start at 4 turns for the adjustable mainjet and work from there by reading the plugs. Regards, Cris aka The Don.

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