tripower float adjustment seal question

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Dec 30, 2019 | 12:58 PM

Jims427400

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Racer

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tripower float adjustment seal question

I have done this before but it was many years ago and I'm old and can't remember how to replace the round float adjustment gasket on top of the carb. Do I remove the nut and not turn the screw or the other way around?
Thank you all,
JIm

Dec 30, 2019 | 05:00 PM

suprspooky

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Hold the nut and remove the screw. The nut has a double D hole and will lift off, you'll need both the upper and lower gaskets.

I would check the float level after replacement.

Dec 30, 2019 | 05:59 PM

Jims427400

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Thanks suprspooky,
I guess I had forgotten that I need 2 gaskets. I bet I still have extras of both cause I remember them coming in a box of 6 or something like that.

Dec 30, 2019 | 06:19 PM

lars

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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado

When you replace the gaskets, cover the new gaskets with a light layer of grease by rubbing them between your fingers with a little grease. This will allow you to make float adjustments by turning the screw and the nut without tearing the gaskets.