Easiest way to check the float height?
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Easiest way to check the float height?
As I will be fitting a Factory jet kit to the 7 soon.
I was just wondering what's the easiest way to check the float height.
Joe
I was just wondering what's the easiest way to check the float height.
Joe
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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
Getting desperate Joe?
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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
Wouldn't have to worry if it was a late sixGreenblood wrote:As I will be fitting a Factory jet kit to the 7 soon.
I was just wondering what's the easiest way to check the float height. Joe

Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
clear piece of hose onto the drain pipe and open the drain screw.
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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
Thanks guys.
( it's going on the road 7 )
Not surprised you got a 6 comment in Rob.
I don't know what you are talking about Davedave#3 wrote:Getting desperate Joe?

Not surprised you got a 6 comment in Rob.

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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
If you don't know how to set the float then you should not be working on the carbs.
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have to learn somehow...
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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
You still lurking RossiRossi wrote:http://www.factorypro.com/tech_tuning_procedures/tuning_float_height_adj_procedure.html

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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
with a ruler?



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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
I know how to set the height oldman, I was just asking for hints or tips on measuring the height to make the job easy.oldman wrote:If you don't know how to set the float then you should not be working on the carbs.
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Re: Easiest way to check the float height?
Some needle and seats have a spring on the needle. This is to compensate for bumps etc. Make sure you do not compress the spring when setting the float or it will be too low. Also Jim Beam is a fantastic tool for working on carbs.