When Addjusting Floats....

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When Addjusting Floats....

08-30-2012, 10:33 AM

With carbs upside down and no gasket:

Do you press the float down to depress the spring on the needle and seat to check the measurement or not?

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08-30-2012, 11:04 AM

Nope... just let the float sit naturally against the spring.

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