Fuel System

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Some of the photos below have been collected from other individuals and sources. I will work to replace the work of others with photos of my own parts as I fill in the collection. If you would like photo credit, please let me know and I will gladly add it.

Tillotson Banjo fitting 1

Tillotson Banjo fitting 2

Part Number/Description	Notes	Photo
Carburetor – (Tillotson) AMARR 17100	Application: 1930 – 1935 American Austins Spotter’s Note: Tillotson carburetor having “M10A” stamped on the outward side of the fuel bowl. Tillotson M20A carburetors exists and are very similar looking, be sure to note the orientation of the inlet and the throttle/choke levers as the M20 is a mirrored unit which will not work although it may offer some interchangeable parts.
Tillotson Carburetor “M10B” CGBF 3725	Application: American Bantam Series 60 engines (Noted as interchangeable with American Austin in Parts Catalog at 10)
Tillotson Carburetor “M10BX” CGBF 3725	Application: American Bantam Series 63 engines (Noted as interchangeable with American Austin in Parts Catalog at 10)
Tillotson Carburetor – M Series	Although the M series carburetors were used on American Austins and Bantams, they were produced for a large number of other applications. At right is a chart indicating the applications of known M-series applications. Please note that the technical specs of these carbs are not known so they may be useful for your vehicle in their entirety or only as a source for parts. Known model numbers are: M1AL, M1AR, M1BL, M1BR, M3B, M4A, M5A, M68L, M68R, M7B, M8A, M9A, M10A, M10B, M10BX, M11A, M12A, M12B, M13B, M14A, M14B, M15A, M16A, M17A, M18A, M19A, M20A, M21A, M22A, M23A, M24B. Note: At right is an M20A, it is a completely mirrored unit from what an Austin or Bantam Tillotson.	Photo: CG, DT
Zenith Carburetor – 9321	This is a 65A1 Carb. Application: 65 Series vehicles equipped with three main bearing engines. Look for: round silver tag containing numbers stamped in concentric rings. The numbers on the tag are: 9321 A8919 Spotters notes: -May have “Zenith made in USA” raised in a square on the side of the bowl or “Zenith” raised vertically down the side of the bowl. – This carb mounts with the inlet facing the front of the car so the throttle lever is on the opposite side as the Tillotson units.
Zenith Carburetor – 9622	Application: Service Replacement for 9321 Carburetor (According to June 1, 1962 Zenith Service Manual) Look for: round silver tag containing numbers stamped in concentric rings. Spotter’s Notes: – May have blank bowl sides but “Zenith Made In USA” is cast with depressed letters into the bottom of the bowl.
Tillotson Carb – YC-1B	Application: Brennan Imp Three main bearing engines (1944-1972)Note: These carbs may have also been used on Toro Power Mowers and Tractors. Little other information is known.
Carburetor Inlet Connection DJHA 4081	Application: Austin/Bantam engines with Tillotson Carburetor which no not have a Tillotson accessory fuel filter attached Spotters Note: Part number embossed on edge (Part number: 02681). Note: Many of these have been replaced with standard banjo fittings.
Carburetor Inlet Connection	Brass Banjo Fitting
Carburetor Inlet Connection	Standard incorrect banjo fitting
Carburetor Filtrap Austin: AMRIA 17051 Bantam: DJEF 4056	Application: Austin/Bantam engines with Tillotson Carburetor Spotter’s Note: This unit has an integrally cast outlet which connects the filter to the carburetor. Tillotson also made aftermarket filters which looked similar to the one pictured at right, but featured a flat boss with a threaded fitting exiting in line with the valve along the horizontal plane.	Photo: LJ
Zenith Fuel Filter Part Numbers: (7004848) (2×2-G-1)	Application: Standard equipment on 65 series three main bearing engines and optional equipment on 1939 American Bantams equipped with Tillotson carbs.
Intake Manifold Austin: AMRR 17000 Bantam: ACIG 1397	Application: All American Austins and Bantams Spotter’s Note: Often times these will be broken, you should still try to save them. Also, the slotted screw in the center of the runner from the carb toward the engine is a vacuum port which should have a small metal tube exiting therefrom.
Intake Manifold	Application: Brennan Imp (1944-1972) Spotter’s Note: All ports will line up with factory Austin and Bantam blocks and carbs, however the upper mounting flange has been deleted by the manufacturer.	(photo needed)
Intake Tube	Application: 65 Series three main bearing engines. This piece goes between the air cleaner and the carb. Spotters Note: No part numbers are cast onto this piece.
Intake Tube -Reproduction	Same as directly above. Reproduced by Lynn James.	Photo: LJ
Donaldson Simplex Air Cleaner	Application: Austin and Bantams equipped with Tillotson Carb Note: Top most photo illustrates an air cleaner from an Austin parts collection, it appears to have the decal present on the reproductions. The embossed lettering on the bottom photo is from an ebay auction, it is unclear if originals had this detail.
Donaldson Simplex Air Cleaner- Reproduction	Same as directly above. Reproduced by Colin Hughes	Photo: LJ
Air Cleaner	Application: 65 Series Bantams with three main bearing engine Spotter’s Note: The details of the air cleaner base separate the correct unit from a popular AC unit which was used on 1930’s Fords, Chevrolets, and other cars. Unlike the other air cleaners, Bantam units have a convex bottom rather than a flat or concave shape. Additional note, there is another air cleaner which is identical to the Bantam unit except it does not have the threaded hole for attaching the housing to a bracket.	Photo: LJ
Air Cleaner	Very Similar to bantam
Air Cleaner	NON-Bantam
Gasoline Tank (Tank A) URRRR 20000	Application: American Austin Spotter’s Note: -Fuel sender is located closer to the filler neck than the other tank and is held in by 6 machine screws. -When looking at the front of the tank (area with beading and filler neck) the fuel outlet is located on the lower left, but is NOT drilled through a mounting tab.
Gasoline Tank (Tank B) ACCC 1333	Application: American Bantam, before series 65 cars. Spotter’s Note: -Fuel sender is located closer center of the tank and is held in by 5 machine screws. – Bottom of tank measures about 15″ from face to rear. -When looking at the front of the tank (area with beading and filler neck) the fuel outlet is located on the lower left, but IS drilled through a mounting tab.
Gasoline Tank (Tank C)	Application: American Bantam, before series 65 cars. Spotter’s Note: -Fuel sender is located closer to center of the tank and is held in by 5 machine screws. – Bottom of tank measures about 13.75″ from face to rear. This is shorter than other Bantam tanks. -When looking at the front of the tank (area with beading and filler neck) the fuel outlet is located on the lower left, but IS drilled through a mounting tab.
Petcock
Electronic Petcock
Gasoline Tank Gauge Unit AFBF 1626*	Application: American Austin Spotter’s Note: Hydrostatic sender, similar to Ford Model B gauge	(photo needed)
Gasoline Tank Gauge Unit CGCG 3737	Application: American Bantam fuel gauge sender. Spotter’s Note: Electric gauge, resistive, similar to 1934 Ford sender	(photo needed)
Gasoline Tank Cap
Gasoline Tank Cap Austin: URARR 20100 Bantam: AHDE 1845	Application – All Fuel Tanks -Also used as Oil Caps on Series 65 engines Spotter Note: A single raised rivet appears on fuel caps	(photo needed)
Gasoline Tank Cap – Aftermarket?	Application – All Spotter Note: A single raise blister with vent appears on fuel caps.	(photo needed)
Gasoline Line	Application: American Austin Most cars, original and restored appear to have metallic fuel lines.	(photo needed)
Gasoline Line (hose) DJAE 4015	Application: 1938-1940 American Bantam fuel delivery line. Measure 15″ from end to end. Spotter’s Note: Original manufacturer not confirmed, however Weatherhead part 11069 appears to be the original piece. Most restored cars appear to have replaced the rubberized line with a metallic unit.	Photo: GA
Fuel Gauge	For information, please see the section dedicated to Interior, Dashboard, or Gauges.
Gas Pedal	American Austin and Bantam
Gas Pedal	65 Series Bantam
Gas Pedal Return Spring	American Austin
Gas Pedal Return Spring	American Bantam
Gas Pedal Retaining Hardware
Accelerator Pedal to Carb Linkage	American Austin and Bantam
Accelerator Pedal to Carb Linkage	65 series
Gas Tank Firewall Retaining Screws
Gas Tank Mounting Screws at rear
Carb Retaining Nuts
Intake mounting hardware
Carb flange gasket
Intake to Exhaust gasket
Intake retaining Studs and Nuts
Air Cleaner Retaining Bracket	65 series
Fuel Pump