Float Drop (Plastic Floats) (Primary & Secondary)

1960 Chevrolet Nomad 5.7L Eng, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD PowerglideSECTION Float Drop (Plastic Floats) (Primary & Secondary)

Hold air horn upright with floats hanging free (vacuum power piston extended on vacuum assist type floats), Treasure distance from gasket surface to bottom of scribed line on side of float at toe end (see Fig 1). Distance should be as indicated in "Specifications". To adjust, bend tang on rear of float arm next to needle seat.

Fig 1: FLOAT DROP ADJUSTMENT (PLASTIC FLOATS)
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