The washer needn't be copper. You should be able to get composite ones at
your LBC supplier, I would think.
Since you measure the float height with the needle installed, if you set it
correctly it will be correct whether you have a washer or not. Unless you
have the all-nylon floats which can't be adjusted, in which case you use the
washers to adjust the height -- then you certainly need to acquire some
washers.
Note that I am speaking of HS4s -- I think HIFs would be the same in this
regard, but correct me if I'm wrong.
on 2/9/03 12:27 PM, MonteMorris at mmorris@nemr.net wrote:
> I've finally gotten around to starting a HIF carb rebuild to install on the
> 79 in place of the ZS.
> I'm reassembling now and notice that I'm missing a little copper washer that
> should be between the needle seat and the carb body. Evidently it is not
> available; the SU rebuild video says to use your old one. How much
> difference will this make to not have it. I would imagine it will slightly
> change the mixture? Can I compensate by setting the float a little higher?
> If so, about how much since I have no washer to measure.
> Thanks,
>
> Monte
> 79B, Carmine
> 67B, BRG
> 74 1/2 Rust, parts car
>
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