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Re: float bowl

To: JVK52TD@aol.com
Subject: Re: float bowl
From: Jerry Felper <felperg@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 08:45:32 -0700

JVK52TD@aol.com wrote:

> I am trying to install new needle & seats in 1 1/2" carb float bowls...
> I had grose jets & am installing vitron tipped  needle & seats...  The old
> grose jets were installed with 1/2" space at the forked lever, why would this
> be ??  Book calls for 3/8" for TD carbs, since my carbs are 1/2" ,   7/16"
> space should be used ??    Any suggestions ??
>
> John

John
The only proper way to set the float is to remove the piston and look at the
fuel level in the seat with the choke on. The fuel level should be just below
the top of the seat.
Jerry


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