Fuel wet level check

[Nibsy]

Hi all,

i’ve got the carbs off the bike at the mo and i’m attempting to do the wet level float height check on each carb individually as it’s a real mare having to keep yanking the carbs out and stripping them down. I’m using the bike’s fuel pump to fill up the carb and then taking the measurement - i’ve adjusted this one and it’s now 16mm below the reference line (see pics) I can’t really see this method being an issue, I certainly find it a lot easier,… However, if my method is flawed I would certainly welcome the opinions of others
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[maleko89]

I do the same except use an auxiliary motion pro tank and gravity feed gas.

 

[Nibsy]

I do the same except use an auxiliary motion pro tank and gravity feed gas.

Yes I tried that method first but got varying results. I guessed it would maybe be better having it pumped in.

 

[Nibsy]

I do the same except use an auxiliary motion pro tank and gravity feed gas.

Do you have the outlet valve of the aux tank in the open or closed position when you take the measurement?

 

[maleko89]

I leave it open. The float needle will keep it from over filling the bowl.

 

[Nibsy]

I leave it open. The float needle will keep it from over filling the bowl.

Cheers

 

[Fire-medic]

Do you have the outlet valve of the aux tank in the open or closed position when you take the measurement?

Yes maleko89 is correct and a functioning float needle valve should allow you to have an accurate level on your float drain tube.

 

[Nibsy]

Yes maleko89 is correct and a functioning float needle valve should allow you to have an accurate level on your float drain tube.

Thanks for the help guys - much appreciated.

 

[gentsvmax]

Hi all,

i’ve got the carbs off the bike at the mo and i’m attempting to do the wet level float height check on each carb individually as it’s a real mare having to keep yanking the carbs out and stripping them down. I’m using the bike’s fuel pump to fill up the carb and then taking the measurement - i’ve adjusted this one and it’s now 16mm below the reference line (see pics) I can’t really see this method being an issue, I certainly find it a lot easier,… However, if my method is flawed I would certainly welcome the opinions of others
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Oh wow, just checkin the forum before we head out for the ]night and look! Same, same, just last Thursday night! Great minds huh?
A few pics, Ultra Sonic carb clean, much, much more to follow.

 

[Nibsy]

Oh wow, just checkin the forum before we head out for the ]night and look! Same, same, just last Thursday night! Great minds huh?
A few pics, Ultra Sonic carb clean, much, much more to follow.
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That’s great! This seems a much better way of doing the job.

 

[Nibsy]

Hmmm - thought I had this licked but not so sure now ….. I can’t seem to replicate the readings I am getting. If I drain the bowl and refill I get a different measurement.