Adjusting float dry

[427FE]

If the float needs adjusting, how do / what do you do to the move the float up or down?

 

[Traumahawk]

Your actually moving the little tang that sits on the needle. I just put a flat head screw driver between the float and the tang. If the float needs to move up, I just twist the screw driver and that puts more space between the float and the tang. Make sense?

 

[ColtMax]

As @Traumahawk said, you just put a flat head screw driver in that spot and twist it to increase the gap. Larger gap means leaner. The float will shut the needle valve sooner as it needs a lower level of fuel for it to be closed. Picture below shows car upside down.

If you want to reduce the gap, dont simply press on it as you may damage the needle. It is made of rubber.

 

[427FE]

Thanks, makes sense. Was just in the carbs yesterday and wasn't sure how to do it and as mentioned didn't want to damage the needle.

 

[wayne billings]

427FE If you have not done a wet check now would be the time. I believe there is a how to under the forum heading.