<VV> Carb update

[Dennis PLEAU]

The other thing the float drop does is to make sure the needle doesn't drop down so far it is getting cocked in the cage around the seat and stick open.  I'm thinking this may  be Stephen's problem.
 
Dennis



> From: corvairduval at cox.net> To: contactsmu at sbcglobal.net; virtualvairs at corvair.org> Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:51:58 -0400> Subject: Re: <VV> Carb update> > If the float seals the needle fine while apart and upside down, check these> two:> > 1. Float level, which you have with the drill bit.> > 2. Does the float have gas in it? Does it weigh more than nothing? Does it> get wet after drying it off?> > Float drop serves two purposes, > > 1. It makes sure the needle opens far enough to let fuel flow freely.> > 2. It keeps the float off the bottom of the bowl, where it could rub a hole> in the float.> > As long a 1 3/4 is still off the bowl floor, it is fine. Having these two> different drop levels should be fine.> > Frank DuVal> 
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