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Re: Float Height Issue

To: "MG-BBS" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Float Height Issue
From: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 07:51:08 -0500
I would set the height based on the type of float. My understanding is the
difference comes from the style (shape) and/or the weight (brass vs plastic)
of the float itself.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Cotty" <neilc@apphosting.com>
To: "'MG Mail list'" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 6:10 AM
Subject: Float Height Issue


> Hi again,
>
> My friend has this 64 B and I attempted to tune the carbs last night as it
> is running terribly rich. The DPM ;) installed a different carb with the
> later plastic fixed float.
>
> Now what do I do here? Set the float height on each carb to the same level
> as each other, or to the level they should set to for that type of float?
> The free floating brass float is supposed to have 1/8" clearance and the
> plastic type 11mm. This is what I have them set to now, but I fancy this
is
> wrong - ? Ideas?
>
> We are probably going to order a new set of carbs anyway, but it would be
> nice to at least get the car running again.
>
> Cheers,
> Neil

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