Float Drop (Metal Float)

1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate, Not Available, 5.7L Eng VIN HSECTION Float Drop (Metal Float)

With bowl gasket in place, hold bowl cover in normal position, measure distance from gasket to bottom of float at lowest point. If distance is incorrect (see specificationsΒ ) bend tang, on float, that rests against needle valve.

Fig 1: FLOAT DROP ADJUSTMENT (METAL FLOAT)
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