>A.B., Robert and others -
>
>Thanks for the info on the calipers, I wasn't familiar with the
>nomenclature. I do however have a dial caliper and will use same to make
>the measurement.
>
>New question. I will be removing the DGV for the first time since
>installation to make the float adjustment, will it be necessary to replace
>the base and cover gaskets once the unit is dismantled? Please note that I
>am not overhauling the carb, but rather checking and if necessary adjusting
>the float in an attempt to lean out the mixture a bit.
>
>Thanks again,
>
> Jed Piper
>76B
Realitically you do not need to remove the carb to adjust the floats.
Just the top. That's how I did it on mine when brand spankin new.
Although removing the whole carb may be easier- don't know fur sure. If
you can find a gasket set yea I would replace at that time - better safe
than sorry.
Larry Macy
78 Midget
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