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Float Level

  1. With air horn and gasket removed, turn air horn upside down. Allow weight of float to press down against float needle valve. See Fig 1.
  2. Measure float level specified clearance between top of float and air horn gasket surface. Clearance can be measured using specified drill or pin gauge.
  3. Make sure float tang still rests on float needle when clearance is checked. To adjust, bend tang that contacts float needle.
    NOTE: Do not apply pressure to float needle while checking or changing adjustment.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Float Lever
    G09315701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.