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(Using a 1/2-inch spacer to lift the float side of the carb will approximate the 15°-20° angle needed.)\\ | (Using a 1/2-inch spacer to lift the float side of the carb will approximate the 15°-20° angle needed.)\\ | ||
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- | **Click on the small image above for the detailed instructions regarding setting the float level:** | + | **Click on the small image above for the detailed**\\ |
+ | **instructions regarding setting the float level:** | ||
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* Checking carburetor float level can be easily done without even removing the carburetor from the motorcycle. | * Checking carburetor float level can be easily done without even removing the carburetor from the motorcycle. | ||
* Simply attach a section of clear model airplane fuel line to the float bowl overflow fitting. | * Simply attach a section of clear model airplane fuel line to the float bowl overflow fitting. | ||
- | * Small diameter fuel line, which is compatible with gasoline, can be found in most hobby supply shops. | + | * A small diameter fuel line, which is compatible with gasoline, can be found in most hobby supply shops. |
- | * Route the hose upward alongside the carburetor body. The motorcycle must be held level and be running to perform this test. | + | * Route the hose upward alongside the carburetor body. |
- | * Open the float bowl drain screw and fuel will rise in the tube to the same level as that in the bowl itself. | + | * The motorcycle must be held level and be running to perform this test. |
- | * A carburetor with a properly adjusted float level will have the fuel level in this hose at the joint between the carb body and the float bowl face. | + | * Open the float bowl drain screw and fuel will rise in the hose to the same level as that in the bowl itself. |
+ | * In a carb with a properly adjusted float level the fuel level in this hose will be at the joint between the carb body and the float bowl face. | ||
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