The rules do apply, in that you want the same clearance spec (I believe
1/8 inch), but you just can't bend the arm on the plastic float to get it
(as you found out). The "shims" are really just the little washers that
come with the needle valves -- just stack them up as needed. I think I
used two, but I have Grose-Jets.
Phillips, Frank had this to say:
>Greetings,
>
>I just completed a SU HS4 rebuild and have a small problem; both float bowls
>are flooding (pumping fuel out the overflow pipes). The new seats and
>needles are of the standard type and the new floats are plastic and cannot
>be adjusted. It is my understanding that to adjust the floats I need to
>place shims under the needle seats, yes??? How do I know when it is correct?
>Where can I get the shims? The rules in the Haynes manual do not apply with
>all plastic floats so I need advice ASAP. Thanks in advance for helping get
>me back on the road...
>
>Frank Phillips
>fwp@ufl.edu
>68 MGB
>
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