Charley & Peggy Robinson wrote:
> Hi Neil,
>
> I've been down that road of adjusting the plastic float heights with
> washers under the seats. What I've found thru trial and error is this:
> as long as the fuel doesn't overflow from the jet, the idle mixture
> adjustment can compensate for slight discrepancies in float height.
> This is easy to check. Set the jets at the index point and turn on the
> fuel pump. When the pump stops clicking there should be no fuel coming
> out of the jet into the carb throat. The fuel level in the jet should
> be a fraction of an inch below the top of the jet. If you hear a click
> from the pump every few seconds AND fuel is oozing from the jet, the
> float valve (needle and seat) is leaking and should be replaced.
>
> The above was the case on my rear carb. A new needle & seat assy
> (OEM) with NO washers, cured it. YMMV.
>
> Cheers,
>
> CR
This is exactly the test that I talked about yesterday. I will measure the
fuel level in the jet with the air piston removed and the mixture nut set
two turns down (lowering the jet) from flush with the bridge.
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Rick Lindsay
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