How do you get the float out of a carburetor?
Loosen the bolts holding the carburetor bowl to the carburetor body. Remove the bowl, exposing the carburetor float. Place the point of a pick or very small Phillips screwdriver against the edge of the pin holding the hinges of the carburetor float. Tap the pick or screwdriver gently with a small hammer to push the end of the pin free.
How to take care of your CV carburetor?
How to take care of your CV carburetor and how does it work. In this video we tackle the rebuild process from the carburetor cleaning to a few modifications and especially the float adjustment of a Harley Davidson CV carburetor utilizing a standard rebuild kit.
What can I do if my carburetor is stuck?
Tap the bowl of the carburetor firmly. This may loosen a stuck float valve, allowing the float to work properly until you can fix the problem permanently. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the carburetor bowl with a wrench or a pair of locking pliers if the problem persists. Place a pan under the carburetor to catch the draining fuel.
How do you set the float on a Harley CV?
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. While measuring the float position (below) is the most accurate method, it is also possible to “eye-ball” the setting by making sure the line on the side…
How do you set the float on a Harley CV carburetor?
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.
How to remove a stuck float pin on any carburetor?
Today’s video is a little tip on how to remove a stuck float pin! Because the float pin is usually steel, and the carburetors are aluminum, they tent to oxidize, and seize into position. Using a hammer can cause unnecessary damage to your aluminum carburetor. Go purchase a Spring Loaded Center Punch and remove the stuck pin with ease!
Why does my carburetor float needle keep flooding?
Try this easy fix next time you clean your carburetors. This will polish both the carburetor float needle and seat and allow smooth operation. Sometimes flooding can also be caused by junk getting trapped in between the needle and seat, good idea to always run a good fuel filter between your fuel pump and carburetor.
Which is the correct float setting for a carburetor?
While measuring the float position (below) is the most accurate method, it is also possible to “eye-ball” the setting by making sure the line on the side of the float is exactly parallel to the bottom edge of the carburetor body when tilted as in diagram B.