Re: HD/TD Float Height

[aquasonic]

quote legendre:

Thing is.. The bore in the low-speed assy. is a full-inch or more above the top of the main carb body. This would place the actual fuel level almost two full inches below the low-speed bore. It’s from the bore that the fuel drips, correct?

Unless I’m way off, to have fuel leaking from the low-speed bore, you’d need more than just a simple flooding condition – as the fuel would find other exits (like the top of the bowl cover) before the level could ever rise to that of the low-speed unit.

I’d say a very thorough disassembly and inspection of that carb is in order. Because ultimately, the float level in the TD/HD carb isn’t designed to be adjustable – all you can do is ‘move’ the groove for the clip to an area the factory never intended it to be. For starters, fill the carb with the top cap removed, and see if it actually overflows or not.

BTW – what are you using for a float in there? Hand-made, store-bought, ancient original..?

I agree with that. Maybe focus on the low speed needle, seat, and packing. Could it just be residual fuel that is leaking past the needle and packing?

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