Float Level

1983 Mercury Zephyr Z-7, 3.3 XSECTION Float Level
  1. With air horn removed, invert main body. Catch accelerator pump check ball and weight if not previously removed. Hold float hinge pin retainer in place with finger. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Float Level Adjustment Bend tang to adjust.
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  2. Place a straightedge across air horn gasket surface and toes of both floats. To adjust, bend float tang. Make sure floats are correctly aligned with walls of float bowl and that they move freely through full travel.
NOTE: Make sure accelerator pump check ball and weight are reinstalled if removed.
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