Hi.
You are correct about the float setting, a bigger gap would close the inlet
valve sooner resulting in a lower fuel level in the bowl. This would also cause
a leaner mixture requiring the jet to be lowered to compensate...but first
things first.
My carbs have a tube from the bottom of the bowl feeding the jet, I guess your
would be the same or is it a fixed attachment?
The fuel level in the bowls should be at the same height as the top of the
jets, so unless the bowls are pressurized fuel should not spill out the jet
opening. Plus it should not drip anyway due to the cork seals.
If your bowls are draining dry when the motor is off there has to be a leak
where the bowl attaches to the bottom of the carb. A missing seal or maybe the
cork seals are dry from sitting so are not sealing? They should have been
soaked in oil, although by now they should have swelled with gas. Carefully
follow the path the fuel travels from the bowl to the jet examining the seals
and I'll bet you will find the leaker.
Good luck,
John
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From: "Jack Laird" <jlaird237@cox.net>
> The good books say check float level 1/8 inch drill bit between the body and
> under the lever thing. OK mine are much more than that. However it seems to
>me
> that a larger opening would depress the float and allow less fuel in the
> chamber, ie close the valve sooner thus preventing over flow. Agree??
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