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I looked at the emissions sticker and my factory manual and can't find anywhere where it states to adjust the float level with the car idling in gear. I can't even find any mention of floats in my factory service manual.
For me adding an aftermarket carburetor I would follow the manufacturers instructions for setting the float level.
JT
For me adding an aftermarket carburetor I would follow the manufacturers instructions for setting the float level.
JT
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Burning Brakes
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You cannot have a sense of humor on here. Some people actually ask for torque specs of the most mundane bolts. It is like they would loose points in NCRS judging if the correct torque is not used.
Others have no mechanical aptitude or common sense and will try doing what you suggest.
Others have no mechanical aptitude or common sense and will try doing what you suggest.
Safety Car
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From: Fairfax Virginia
If we loose our sense of humor this site would be pretty boring sometimes. I appreciate the humor and frequently agree with it.
If someone really tried to adjust their engine while the manual transmission car is idling in gear. Maybe they should be driving a Honda and leave the old Corvettes to those with a bit of mechanical prowess. I thought it was a pretty funny joke...
When we discuss things with people seeking answers we take our job seriously. I separate humor from business carefully.
Life is Too short not to have some good Humor in it! Too Old too soon, too smart too late....
If someone really tried to adjust their engine while the manual transmission car is idling in gear. Maybe they should be driving a Honda and leave the old Corvettes to those with a bit of mechanical prowess. I thought it was a pretty funny joke...
When we discuss things with people seeking answers we take our job seriously. I separate humor from business carefully.
Life is Too short not to have some good Humor in it! Too Old too soon, too smart too late....
Melting Slicks
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From: Poplar Bluff MO
Look at this sticker, lower left. This is before they put plugs to prevent adjustment of mixture.
Sticker
Sticker
With the engine at operating temperature, choke open, air cleaner installed, air condition off, parking brake on
- Set mixture...
- Set ignition timing...
- Adjust each mixture screw...
- If necessary readjust speed screw to specified idle rpm
JT
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Melting Slicks
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From: Poplar Bluff MO
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Sticker does not say anywhere to adjust the mixture with the engine in gear.
With the engine at operating temperature, choke open, air cleaner installed, air condition off, parking brake on
JT
With the engine at operating temperature, choke open, air cleaner installed, air condition off, parking brake on
- Set mixture...
- Set ignition timing...
- Adjust each mixture screw...
- If necessary readjust speed screw to specified idle rpm
JT
I NEVER stated anything about floats in DRIVE!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Poplar Bluff MO
JT
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