'36 Four marvel carb questions

[T. Cotten]

Can anyone tell me what the proper finishes are for a '36 Marvel carb are?

Was it all painted black, both cast iron bottom as well as the potmetal top? Was any of the small hardware plated?

Thanks in advance!

PS: I am making gas-proof floats for these, out of pure necessity; Will trade for Indian carb parts and pieces, anything but Amals.

[Matt n. Olsen]

carb questions

I have seen the carb both ways, either both pieces being painted or just the cast iron piece. All of the little hardware was nickle plated. My father and I finished a 1936 four about a year ago. The project took about three and a half years. What a night mare. Parts were so difficult to come by.

[Red Fred]

Marvel carb

Cotton, If this is my carb, it should be plaid. MacPherson Hunting is the tartan.
That is all : )

[T. Cotten]

Too late: it's already baked Aerogloss satin black.
Still looking for that chokeshaft spring on the carpet somewhere.

Incredibly, I have been blessed with a copy of the original detailed literature, with a full blueprint.