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Re: SU HS 4

To: Chris King <cbking@alum.rpi.edu>
Subject: Re: SU HS 4
From: Roger Elliott <elliottr@rmi.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 19:53:45 -0500
Hi Chris,

Unfortunately, there were no washers under the needle valve to remove.

I ended up shaving a little of the plastic off the float where the 
needle valve hits it.  I got it down to  3/16".  So I was happy.

Roger

Chris King wrote:
> Your float lids may be frm later SU's like mine (FZX1122). The float
> level is adjusted by the thickness of the washers used on the needle
> valve seat. Pull the pivot pin for the float, and then you'll  be able
> to remove the float and see the needle valve and seat. The seat has a
> hex so it's easy to remove. If you're lucky, the 1/4" one will have more
> than 1 washer, so you'll be able to adjust the seat by removing one. If
> you're unlucky, you'll need to order thinner washers.
>  
> Hope this helps.
>  
> -=Chris


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