MA-3A Carburetor

[Pearson]

Does anyone know what a MA-3A carburetor goes on? Will it work on a C90? The tag on it has a part number 102983. The mounting flange looks like it would fit any of the small Continentals. But I don't know what size the venturi or jet is. What is a carb like this worth. It has been sitting for many years and would need to be opened up and checked before putting on an engine.

[barnstmr]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

I am pretty sure it is for a Lycoming O-235

[Pearson]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Hummmm....., that is interesting. This carb came with a project I bought that was supposed to have an A65 engine. I didn't think it fit an A65, but was hoping it would fit a C90 or O200. Thanks for the info Terry.

[ajfriz]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Small continental would be a MA-3SPA. I can't find anything for 10-2983 though.

[Dick Smith]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Open this link and scroll down to page 5, re: Lycoming 0-235-C...........

http://www.7ts0.com/manuals/lycoming/235/Lycoming_O-235-290_IPC_PC_101.pdf

[Pearson]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Well that backs up what Terry said, Lycoming O235. I don't need a Lycoming carburetor, so now the question becomes; what is this thing worth? OR, is it possible to convert this carb to a MA-3SPA.

[Ragwing nut]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Not convertible, does not have accelerator pump, sell it and get a stromberg

[Pearson]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

How much is it worth? Looks to be in good condition, but has sat for a long time.

[Larry Lyons]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Rich I just bought a Smith Mini project plane with a 0-235. If the price ends up being reasonable I may be interested in it. I should not need it but you never know as a buyer what you are getting in to.

L

[Pearson]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Rich I just bought a Smith Mini project plane with a 0-235. If the price ends up being reasonable I may be interested in it. I should not need it but you never know as a buyer what you are getting in to.

L

Larry
PM me, or email at neat1s AT yahoo DOT com.

[ajfriz]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Not all O-235s are created equal, which is why the 10- number is important. I would do some more checking on that number before selling the carb.

[ajfriz]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

I should have read Dick Smith's comment before I replied. I've only found a couple of places where it mentioned that carb number, but it didn't mention which version of the O-235 it went on.

[Larry Lyons]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

Aj not trying to rob the bank here but I am kind of interested in this carb. In your opinion does the 10- make it a rare carb? If so, no problem but I will pass as I have no great need.

L

[ajfriz]

Re: MA-3A Carburetor

I don't think it's super rare. It's for the 100hp O-235, which you don't often see because most have been upgraded. The best thing to do is call Marvel 855-672-2272. They could tell you if this carb could be upgraded for use on a higher hp O-235, if that's what you have. If your engine is an O-235C, then you're in great shape since that's what it was originally deigned for.