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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985CHEVY VAN G30, 5.7 M, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISCARBURETOR - ROCHESTER M4M SERIES 4-BBLADJUSTMENTSFLOAT LEVEL
1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 5.7 M, 400/M40
Float Level
1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 5.7 M, 400/M40SECTION Float Level
- Remove air horn and gasket. Remove power piston, metering rod assembly and float bowl insert.
- Attach Float Measuring Gauge (J-34817-1) to float bowl. Place Float Weight (J-34817-3) in base with contact pin against outer edge of float lever.
- Measure float level from top of casting to a point 3/16" from large end of float. See Fig 1. Adjust float level if more than 1/16" from specification.
- Ajust level by bending float lever with Bender (J-34817-25). Remove tool.
- Check float level. Repeat procedure as needed until correct level is obtained.
NOTE:
Use special tools on GM models, only.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.