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[OKCterror]

if im adjusting the floats to stop overflowing do i bend the float up or down?

[dragbanshee]

if im adjusting the floats to stop overflowing do i bend the float up or down?

 

 

Down toward bottom of bowl.

[OKCterror]

about how far

[Dr. Overkill]

I was just fiddling with this today with one of my carbs. Manual says 0.80" to 0.88" measured from the top of the float to the carb body where the gasket sits (remove the gasket and measure from the actual metal of the carb body where it sits).

 

However it didn't make a difference for me. I also replaced the o-ring on the seat. No difference. I'm pretty sure I need a new needle valve, which I will be posting a question about next. I'm trying to find a source of new needle valves that don't cost an arm and a leg (prices are running about $37 per needle--ouch).

[maxtrax]

With the carbs upside down. You bend the floats upward while holding the needle plate stationary.

 

Think of it this way.

If the floats are to stay on top of the gas, bending them this way will stop the flow when the level is lower.

[Dr. Overkill]

Changing my float level didn't fix my dribble, but replacing the needle and seat did. Figured I'd try the free option first, but I ended up having to drop the dough on it. They're nice and dry now.