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swede
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Posted: 09 Feb 2018 at 23:34 |
Does anyone out there KNOW the carb float level settings on the Le mans 2? I have looked in the Haines book, Guzzi book and in Delorto chart 'on line' and it seems it could be 18 or 24 mil: but which? Also, the method of setting them is wrong in the Haines book but their setting is the same as the one in the Guzzi book. I would appreciate it if some one could say what it should be for sure.
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Brian UK
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I would use the Dellorto method for setting the float height.
The Dellorto manual is in the FAQ section.
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I'll check that. I've set them at the guzzi book setting at the moment, just cos it looks right.
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How do I get FAQs?
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Mike H
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Page 8. Carb is PHF36 so float height is 17.5 - 18.5mm.
But note also says: "Whenever the float or float-arm position does not correspond to the proper specified level setting or is not parallel to the float chamber face, bend the float arms carefully to set the correct position." |
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Thanks for that everyone, guess I'd better get them off again and set them to 18 mil.
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Keef Mayhem
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Well in this genuine guzzi manual it gives a setting of 23.5mm as its fitted with 10gram floats on a LM2, page 16/
Confused now ? http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_850-le-mans-ii.pdf This is the manual the LM2 additional manual refers to, page 64. they dont make it easy do they ! http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_g5_sp.pdf |
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I know you mentioned float heights in your post, got an answer and probably know fine well how to set them.
This might help in measuring? |
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I set mine per the Guzzi manual, works fine. I don't know what the implications of using 18mm would be? but it seems a big difference to me.
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Dukedesmo :
My understanding that a higher fuel level in the float bowl will richen the mixture up everywhere in the range, the reason for the different heights is to do with the different weight floats availlable, a heavier float will displace more fuel and therefore would need a bigger setting than a lighter float so to me its reasonable to think the 18mm setting is for 8.5 gram floats and the 23.5mm setting is for 10 grams Its late, does that make any sense ? |
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Just FYI I only ever had 14 gram floats, for both PHF and VHB carbs, in either case, the float "height" was the bottom and metal arms being parallel to the float chamber seal face. 23.5mm I think, at least for the VHB. Did have a card template but not sure if I've still got it.
Did once have a carb which came with 10g floats but couldn't see how to set the height for those without the angle of the metal arms looking stupid, so discarded in favour of 14g. HTH |
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