Re: Holley question - Why did my float suddenly stick?
[Re: Ramrod39]
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06/17/20 02:22 AM
06/17/20 02:22 AM
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Cab_Burge
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Take both floats out of the fuel bowls and look at them and feel if one is heavier or lighter than the other one. If they are brass floats shake them and listen to see if one has fuel in it or not
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: Holley question - Why did my float suddenly stick?
[Re: Ramrod39]
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06/18/20 12:05 PM
06/18/20 12:05 PM
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Michael Ecks
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The shake test doesn't always work. Especially if a carb has been sitting.
To test a brass float, boil a pot of water, remove from stove and let it sit a few minutes so there are no bubbles floating around. While the water is still hot use pliers to completely submerge the float. If there is a hole you'll see bubbles coming from it just like checking a tire for leaks. The hot water is causing the air inside the float to expand, forcing it out of any pinholes in the solder seam. Won't create enough pressure to pop a good float.
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