Float Drop (Metal Floats)

1969 Oldsmobile 98 Eng CD UO, Not Available TransSECTION Float Drop (Metal Floats)

Hold air horn assembly upright (gasket in place), and measure distance from gasket to bottom of float pontoon (see Fig 1). Distance should be as indicated in specifications. To adjust, bend tang on float.

Fig 1: Float Drop Adjustment (Metal Floats)
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