How is the float level on a Harley carburetor set?
Harley Carburetor Float Setting. The float level on a Harley CV carburetor is adjusted by gently bending the metal tab that extends from the float and presses on the float needle plunger.
What happens if the floats on a carburetor are too high?
If the floats are not at the right height, the tang on the floats should be bent toward the needle valve for less fuel to be allowed in (the bike runs leaner) or, conversely, away from the valve to increase the fuel level (bike runs richer). In an extreme case, if the floats are set too high, fuel will overflow via drillings inside the carb body.
When to replace the float needle on a Harley Davidson?
Should fuel continue to flow or flood the carburetor after adjustment, replacement of the float needle valve is required. Please refer to your factory service manual for instructions on removal and installation of your Harley carburetor.
Where is idle mixture screw on Harley CV carburetor?
Locate the idle mixture screw on the bottom outlet side of the carburetor, in a passageway next to the float bowl. Turning the idle mixture screw in, or clockwise, will lean the idle mixture and turning it out, or counterclockwise, will enrich it.
Harley Carburetor Float Setting. The float level on a Harley CV carburetor is adjusted by gently bending the metal tab that extends from the float and presses on the float needle plunger.
When to start a Harley Davidson CV carburetor?
The mixture screw or EZ-Just is the key to proper tuning. These tuning steps apply to all Harley CV carbs from 1989 to present that use the CV 40mm style Harley Davidson carburetor but also apply to the CVK40 found on other models. Always start with a fresh set of spark plugs when tuning.
Should fuel continue to flow or flood the carburetor after adjustment, replacement of the float needle valve is required. Please refer to your factory service manual for instructions on removal and installation of your Harley carburetor.
Locate the idle mixture screw on the bottom outlet side of the carburetor, in a passageway next to the float bowl. Turning the idle mixture screw in, or clockwise, will lean the idle mixture and turning it out, or counterclockwise, will enrich it.