VAC TSX749 carb???

I've had several problems with the carb on my '50 VAC, so I went online to look for a rebuild kit. When I entered the TSX749 number, the only models were the two-tones (400 etc.). Does my tractor have the wrong carb, and if so, could this be some of my problem.

The maintenance manual has a TSX carb that looks very similar to the one I currently have installed.

Can I just get a kit for this one? Where do I get one (all I'm finding is rebuilt ones for $150...too rich for me right now).

Sorry for the long post,
Eric

Thanks for the input. I'd really like to get another TSX carb. I've spent too much time reading up on this one to swap over to the Zenith.

Would I be able to get a core charge credit on a rebuilt TSX114 if I sent them the 749??

Eric:

I chased carb problems like yours on my '50 VAC. I finally found that I had the wrong carb. I believe the original carburetor form the factory was a M/S TSX-114. I had a mis-performing TSX-112. I later opted to install a NEW Zenith that I bought from this site and I must say that it bolted right on and adjusted nicely. It really made the bnewly over-hauled engine sing. I've had it on my dynamometer since then and fine tuned it, but I was not far off.

Any way, a TSX-114 is what you would be looking for. I'm not sure how much different the -749 is, but some one here will probably be able to provide you with strict numbers and where used info.

Frank