Re: Problem with my float

[GARY]

Three things I learned working on my 1947 sportsman carb were (1) the floats do need to be pretty level or the valve at the bottom of float chamber may not close completely and(2) there is a small cork pad on the underside of the carb lid.This limits the height of lift on the little poppet valve that controls the amount gas getting pulled into the cylinder.If it is missing or to worn you’ll have a flooded condition.If I remember correctly,the amount of lift is 1/8".(3)Check and make sure the pin running through the cork is straight.