Carter carb float height

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by alini, Mar 20, 2016.

  1. alini

    alini Member

    Every manual I have says float height should be 7/32 but every personal website I have seen says 7/16. I'm at 7/32 like the books call out but car won't idle and runs rich. To me a sign the floats are too high. Can anyone confirm the correct height?
     
  2. jmos4

    jmos4 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    Did you include the gasket in your measurement?

    My factory manuals are burried right now, but if you go on 65gs.com they have a 65 factory manual on there

    Regards,
     
  3. alini

    alini Member

    Yes, I went and adjusted to 7/16s and its gotten better...so Im closing in. Still having idle/no throttle response issues. But Im determined to fix this
     
  4. slimfromnz

    slimfromnz Kiwi Abroad

    What does your accelerator pump squirt look like?
    Mine is real weak and it could be a float level issue, maybe?
    Cheers
     
  5. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Not normally.
     

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