smoothbore float level
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smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 08:42 - 19 Mar 2009 11:54
I am rebiulding a set of 29mm smoothbores for my 73 z1.. Only mods are K&N pods and a Vance and Hines header. Just purchased new floats from z1 enterprises and need to know how to adjust to the correct level. Carbs are off the bike and on the bench. Also, what position would you have the needle on? Any help would be great.
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1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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Re: smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 12:59 - 19 Mar 2009 13:00
the level should be 23mm.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 17:21 - 19 Mar 2009 19:11
Thanks Mark! Is that measurement from the gasket to the bottom of the float, when the carbs are upside down?
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1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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Re: smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 19:09 - 19 Mar 2009 19:10
Middle clip on jet needle.
Fuel level 2-4 mm below carb body (below the red line in pic).
Best to use clear tube method for measuring service fuel level (with carbs on or off the bike). The upside-down-on-the-bench measuring method often produces inaccurate levels.
Good Luck!
Fuel level 2-4 mm below carb body (below the red line in pic).
Best to use clear tube method for measuring service fuel level (with carbs on or off the bike). The upside-down-on-the-bench measuring method often produces inaccurate levels.
Good Luck!
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Re: smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 19:15
Patton, that helps alot!! I will set it on the bench first then use the clear tube method once its on the bike.
Thanks again guys!
Jim
Thanks again guys!
Jim
1973 Z1
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
1075cc MTC kit
Andrews 3X cams
ZRX 1200 swingarm
Vance&Hines header/ exhaust
29mm smoothbores w/pods
ZR7S 41mm Front Forks with 17" wheels
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Re: smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 19:40
Now youve got it. u get them close on the bench. 23mm from the gasket surface to the top of the float.the floats are not all exactly the same weight, so then u fine tune them with gas and the tube trick.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Re: smoothbore float level
19 Mar 2009 19:43
As for the needle position. I would start with it in the middle. If that is to lean, move the needle down one notch to richen it up..........
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