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What?!!!..
I thought this thread was "Float level adjusting - simplified"
JK.. good info. :)
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What?!!!.. I thought this thread was "Float level adjusting - simplified" JK.. good info. :)
the haynes manual says: "...measure the distance between the top of one float and the mating surface of the carburettor body. If the float height is correct, then this measurement should be 15.8 +/- 0.5 mm (0.62 +/- 0.02 in)
I've got mine set to this. I haven't check the fuel level with the tube on the bike yet with it completely warmed up, but before it was warmed up it was sitting a little low. '82 XV 750
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Re: Float level adjusting - simplifiedI thought I'd add my 2 cents.
The first image on this thread was extremely helpful in giving me a starting point on which to base my adjustments, so, thanks! Since I had already refurbed my carbs and didn't want to remove them again, and since I had reinstalled the floats with allen head bolts I thought I'd attempt the adjustment on-cycle. With a rounded allen and a cut off straight allen at about 2 inches, it was fairly simple to remove the bowl. Once removed I simply used a pre-cut piece of plexi-glass cut to 19mm and held it against the tube that runs between the floats, I removed the float and after bending the tang a couple times got it right-on (simply push up the float till it stops lightly, but don't push in the plunger). This procedure was only necessary on the front cylinder and now all that remains is adjusting my mixture and syncing my carbs. I'll be adjusting the mixture with a Colortune plug and will be syncing with a vacuum gauge set-up (saving up for a Morgan Carbtune).
I did the Allen screw thing to my bowls too but used slightly longer ones with nuts on the inside to get the bolt heads down where they'd be easier to get at. Don't want to get them too long or they won't clear the cylinder barrel fins.
Re: Float level adjusting - simplifiedI cant tell by the picture where the bottom of the ruler should be??
Re: Float level adjusting - simplified![]() count the marks on the ruler...it's on the surface of the float
HOnestly I am sorry call me stupid but what does that mean?? What surface I am confused???? I figured out this much if you bend the tang down it lowers the fuel supply correct?? that is if the carbs are upside down? ![]() 1985 Virago XV700-My bike 1986 virago Xv1100- Brother's bike 1988 Gold edition virago XV1100 MINT- Dad's bike Also own 2002Suzuki GSX-R750 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt VR-4- two of them 1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt SL 1998 Wrangler 4.0L
Re: Float level adjusting - simplifiedThats a bad picture I cant tell where you put the ruler and where should the float be measured on the highest or lowest point?
I am sorry its frustrating...
i never called you stupid but it's pretty obvious where that ruler is on an excellent picture...if you emulate that picture with your own ruler you'll have your measurement...what more do you want
Re: Float level adjusting - simplifiedOk I guess I am a total noob when it comes ti setting the float....
I searched the web anda guy said you measure it from where the bowl mates up so from the crack?? And also I though its when its open???? But I guess its when its closed??? thats where the 15-16mm mark should be>?
the end of the ruler sits [ever so lightly] on the float with the needle valve in the closed position...i'm done
Graz, your plenty clear. For me, I read about it, go and mess with it, and then come back and read it again. Only then do I really understand it and can fix it again, if necessary.
So, your recommending initially setting it at 15 not 19 mm? 1981 xv750 a work in progress-(almost there)
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Thanks, one more thing to do before I put the carbs back on. Good thing we have about a foot of snow and I'm not going anywhere soon.
1981 xv750 a work in progress-(almost there)
1981 xv920r It's Alive, but still lots more work !
Re: Float level adjusting - simplifiedOK, as seen on the picture, 15 mm if you measure from the mating surface to the top of the float (actually bottom since it's reversed).
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hahaha GG, I was good with understanding this whole post until you chimed in! j/k 15 mm from the mating surface to the top of the float, or 19mm from the top of the float to the main jet boss, all done while the carbs are off the bike and upside down on the table, or workbench or whatever you use. Is this exactly what you are saying?? lol
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LOL that is how I felt when GG chimed in but realy he made sense we just did not understand because we dont have anywhere near the experience that GG and others here have, at this point I can set these carbs perfect no problem! Anyway to answer your question Yes its 15mm from the mating surface which is called the crack of the bowl to the top of the float if the carbs are upside down ( this also means you realy are going to the bottom of the float because they are flipped to make it more complicated :) ) and yes it is 19mm from the same point you measure to from the crack, only you put the ruler on top of the float very gently dont push, to the top of the Main Jet. Good luck! Dont forget to bench test, bench test, and bench test! Also use the clear tube method! ![]() 1985 Virago XV700-My bike 1986 virago Xv1100- Brother's bike 1988 Gold edition virago XV1100 MINT- Dad's bike Also own 2002Suzuki GSX-R750 1984 Kawasaki GPZ550 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt VR-4- two of them 1993 Mitsubishi 3000gt SL 1998 Wrangler 4.0L
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