Float Adjustment

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  1. yellow 77

    yellow 77 New Member

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    I have a 6 cyl, 2.5 engine and need to adjust the float on my carb...i am new to mechanics but want to fix my 77 mav by myself. can i use my chiltons manual to fix this problem?
     
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  2. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Not sure which Chilton manual you have. But if your taking the carb apart to adjust the float you will likely damage the gasket in the process. I would go ahead and pick up a rebuild kit and rebuild the carb. The kit will come with detailed instructions.
     
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    The carb float is adjusted with the carb off the car and disassembled....so might as well rebuild it.
     
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