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by Capt150
Mon May 18, 2020 7:46 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: AFB Carb float height
Replies: 10
Views: 5705

Re: AFB Carb float height

That is excellent advice, thank you. I do think that someone was in here before me as you can see a few of the screw heads were rounded. All the bolts were quite loose and not what I expected of a carb from 1964. The float height was all over the place, which started me on this journey. I will check...
by Capt150
Mon May 18, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: AFB Carb float height
Replies: 10
Views: 5705

Re: AFB Carb float height

Oh wow that is great... thanks so much! I soaked the carb in “Simple Green” but there was liberal use of carb cleaner and a parts bath from an aircraft hangar with what ever stuff the guys have in it there. Overall it was not a difficult job but I think the devil will be in the details. It for sure ...
by Capt150
Mon May 18, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: AFB Carb float height
Replies: 10
Views: 5705

Re: AFB Carb float height

So I set 7/32 on one side and 7/16 on the other .
The 7/32 looks almost parallel with the air horn housing.
Thanks gents for all the help so far. This is great!
by Capt150
Mon May 18, 2020 1:09 am
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: AFB Carb float height
Replies: 10
Views: 5705

Re: AFB Carb float height

Thanks for the quick reply. I will try and set the floats around 7/32” and see how level the are with the air horn portion of the carb. The more reading I do the greater emphasis is put on having the floats parallel with the air horn. I do believe it is Royal Turquoise. This is basically the conditi...
by Capt150
Sun May 17, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Powertrain
Topic: AFB Carb float height
Replies: 10
Views: 5705

AFB Carb float height

Hello, I am new to posting on this forum andI am looking for a bit of guidance while I rebuild an AFB carb my Imperial. I have a 1964 Crown Coup that has sat since the 1980s. Overall the car is in excellent shape but requires some work to get it running well. I am rebuilding the carb and all the lit...