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Re: [TR] Z/S 175 CD float adjustment

To: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Z/S 175 CD float adjustment
From: "Glenn A. Merrell" <StagByTriumph@tscusa.org>
Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:52:22 -0600
Randall wrote:
>> Book says:  .625 to .672 
>> or 16 to  17 mm float height adjustment,
>>     
>
> So, which one did you use ?  16mm is .630" and 17mm is .669".
>
>   
>> I am going to say I  have them set on the high side 
>> now.
>>     
>
> Since height is measured above the float, setting the measurement high
> results in a low fuel level.  If you are "running out" of fuel rather than
> getting too much, you might try setting the float height on the low side.
>
>   
>>  What should I do to correct this  problem?
>>     
>
> I'm too lazy to look it up, but ISTR there being something about this
> problem in the "Competition Preparation" manual.  Maybe it was for an SU
> carb, but IMO it would be worth looking up.
>
> Randall
>   
The millimeter measurements are correct, the conversions to inches are 
wrong in 4 of the 5 repair manuals

-- 
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead 
bugs on the windshield!
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