Lawrence Alexander wrote:
> Hi, Gary........
>
> Copper washer, huh? I guess, when I made the video, I was working on a set
> of carbs that came with copper washers under the float valve
> seats...............
>
> Actually, in the years since I made that video I have rebuilt hundreds
> (maybe thousands!) more SUs and have found that only some of the American
> aftermarket float valves had these washers. The original SU valves just
> seated against the lid, the ubiquitous Grose jets come with paper washers in
> different thicknesses - though that is to assist in float-height adjustment
> rather than in effecting a good seal against the lid.
>
> So, washers or no? Basically, No! The brass float valve body makes a very
> effective seal when tightened against the alloy lid.
>
> Sorry if I confused you.
>
>
Lawrie-
Will "no washer" affect the float height adjustment? (HIF4)
G
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