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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985SUBURBAN C10, 6.2 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMCARBURETOR - ROCHESTER E4ME & E4MED 4-BBLADJUSTMENTSFLOAT LEVEL (DRY SETTING)
1985 Chevrolet Suburban C10, 6.2 C
Float Level (Dry Setting)
1985 Chevrolet Suburban C10, 6.2 CSECTION Float Level (Dry Setting)
- Remove air horn and gasket. Remove solenoid plunger, metering rod, and float bowl insert.
- If it is necessary to remove lean mixture solenoid adjustment screw, count and record the number of turns it takes to slightly bottom screw using Wrench (J-28696-10).
- Attach Adjustment Base (J-34817-1) to float bowl. Place Float Weight (J-34817-3) in base with contact pin resting on outer edge of float lever. Using Float Adjustment Gauge (J-9789-90), measure distance from top of casting to top of float at point 3/16" from large end of float.
- If float level is more than 1/16" from specification, use Float Lever Bender (J-34817-15) to bend float lever up or down. Remove bender and check float level. Repeat procedure until it is within specification.
- Check float alignment. Return solenoid lean mixture adjustment screw to original position (turns recorded during removal). Reassemble carburetor.
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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.