How do you measure a carburetor float?
Turn the carburetor upside down so that you are looking at the float from the bottom. With the float seated flat against the needle valve, use your fuel level gauge and measure from the bottom of the float to the mating edge or bottom of the existing reservoir bowl with the bottom off.
What does float height affect?
Float height controls the level at which fuel flow into the bowl is activated and deactivated. Set it too low and you can starve the bike for fuel, set it too high and you can have an overflow problem.
What is float height?
The float is much like a bobber that rises as fuel fills the carburetor which acts as a reservoir for fuel. Once the float reaches the correct height it closes a valve consisting of the needle and seat. A correct float height determines the optimum amount of fuel allowed into the engine.
Why is my float height wrong on my kzrider?
I guess that measuring tool for the float height from Z1 Enterprises was a waste of money. The tool is too wide to sit down on the gasket surface so it sits up on the lip and causes an incorrect reading. As far as the service fuel level, I have one carb at a time fixed perfectly level in a vice (gently with plastic soft-jaws).
How to lower the float height on a Kawasaki Kz1000?
My Kawasaki manual for KZ1000 also says to just not move the hose but my Kawasaki manuals for my KX250 and for my W650 actually say to wait until the level setles then slowly lower the hose a few millimeters before taking a reading. I will see if it makes any difference. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
How to rebuild carbs on 1977 KZ1000 LTD?
I am rebuilding the carbs on my 1977 KZ1000 LTD. My plan was to set the float height first by measuring the height of float to gasket surface (25mm for my bike). I even bought one of those guages for doing this from Z1 Enterprises. I will then verify using the service fuel level method and re-adjust if necessary.
What are the carburetor settings for a Kawasaki Z1?
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My Kawasaki manual for KZ1000 also says to just not move the hose but my Kawasaki manuals for my KX250 and for my W650 actually say to wait until the level setles then slowly lower the hose a few millimeters before taking a reading. I will see if it makes any difference. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
I guess that measuring tool for the float height from Z1 Enterprises was a waste of money. The tool is too wide to sit down on the gasket surface so it sits up on the lip and causes an incorrect reading. As far as the service fuel level, I have one carb at a time fixed perfectly level in a vice (gently with plastic soft-jaws).
I am rebuilding the carbs on my 1977 KZ1000 LTD. My plan was to set the float height first by measuring the height of float to gasket surface (25mm for my bike). I even bought one of those guages for doing this from Z1 Enterprises. I will then verify using the service fuel level method and re-adjust if necessary.
How to set float height and fuel level?
The place where the gasket sits is flat. This is where you measure from… the method you are trying to use is a waste of time. The floats have been bent up a zillion times over the years. Use a hose and use the SERVICE FUEL LEVEL method. If you get inconsistent results, it is because there is air in the line or you are doing something wrong.