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Re: Weber Carb Float Levels

To: Paul Tunley <paultunley@clear.net.nz>
Subject: Re: Weber Carb Float Levels
From: GDavidson <geodav-lou@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 21:57:54 -0500
Try here:
http://www.carbs.net/carbinf.htm

Paul Tunley wrote:

> Due to leakage problems I am changing my 40DCOE carbs from brass to plastic
> floats. The problem I seek enlightenment on is how to set the float levels.
> The brass ones were set with a gap from the top of the float to the carb top
> (incl gasket) of 8.5mm, with the float arm touching on the needle ball but
> not depressing the ball into the needle. However the plastic ones have an
> entirely different shape float.
> To avoid a lengthy session of trial and error, does anybody know of a
> formula for the plastic floats?
> Thanks in advance for the expected torrent of advice!
> Cheers
> Paul Tunley
> 1972 Fiat 125T
> That's not rust! Its a lightweight body panel as made by the factory.

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