cratgo wrote:
...and although i had instructions, measuring the floats seemed totally unaccurate and unsure...
I have found that float levels are VERY important. Just 1 or 2mm can make a big difference.
I did alot of reading about this and ultimately found a method that somebody here posted that worked for me:
With the carbs off, flip them upside down, remove the float-bowls, and measure the distance from the bowl-gasket surface to the "bottom" of the floats (of course, now that they are upside-down, they are the highest point of the carbs from the earth).
I have tried this a few different times and I think I have it ready for summer at an un-tested 25mm (it was at 26/27mm last fall, and needed a tweak).
I know this isn't the "right" way, but it works really well for me. Some minor accomodation could be granted for the "pinch" in the float, but I wouldn't sweat it (mine has one too, and I don't notice any effect from it).
On the other hand, if you want to send 'em to George, by all means do. He has a great reputation here.