Zenith 32 strange hole

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Alexis Collaud
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Zenith 32 strange hole

#1 Post by Alexis Collaud »

Hello,
I'm struggling with my Cyllinder #4 on my 1600S (616/12): when I remove the engine spark plug it doesn't have any effect when at idle. But when driving everything is Ok even if not perfect (the engine have recently fully overhauled)
Anyway, I have checked ths pistons, compression, did some air leakage tests ... it seems OK. Ignition is OK

I suspect the Zenith32 and I removed it (again) for a test and I've noticed a small hole, just below the venturi that looks "nice" but is not present on the other side.
This hole is connecting with the chamber behind

I join some pictures to make it clearer :

With a light behind to make it more visible
IMG_5979.jpg
IMG_5981.jpg

I don't have it on the other side:
IMG_5977.jpg
Seen from the chamber behind
IMG_5982.jpg


On the other side I have the two holes which for me are normal
IMG_5975.jpg

Any idea ?
thank you

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Jacques Lefriant
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Re: Zenith 32 strange hole

#2 Post by Jacques Lefriant »

Hi
that area on the side is for a choke.
j
 

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#3 Post by Ron LaDow »

That is a drain hole for fuel which might get into an area used for 'enrichment' on starting; ignore it and thank the Z engineers.
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#4 Post by Alexis Collaud »

Thank tou !

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