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Float Level (Dry Setting)

NOTE: Dry float setting is preliminary adjustment only. Final adjustment (wet setting) must be made after carburetor is installed on vehicle.

With air horn removed, depress float tab to seat fuel inlet needle. Measure distance from top of main body (gasket removed) to float, at point 1/8" from free end of toe. If adjustment is necessary, bend float tab.

NOTE: Do not allow float tab to contact needle while making adjustment as Viton needle tip may be damaged. See Fig. 2  .
Fig 1: Adjusting Float Level (Dry Setting)
G09342906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.