How to set float level. Revisited.

[gasgasman]

A while back, I posted a link on how to set your float level.

I finally found it after a long search.
Here it is again for those that need to have their's reset..

http://www.dirtridersinternational.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2292

 

[gasgasman]

For some reason the photos won't come up.
Here they are in the order that they appear in the instructions.

(Float assembly pivot pin not shown.)

(Fuel inlet needle shown with Viton (rubber) tip. The Viton is used to isolate the fuel inlet needle from vibration and to create a better seal against the fuel inlet valve seat.)

 

[jyellard]

The first link no longer works.

I have checked and adjusted float level on other carbs, so could someone post some basic instructions with dimensions?

Thanks,

Josh

 

[stay_upright]

Try this http://www.keihin-us.com/am/_media/pdf/slide_valve.pdf

Float height is mentioned on the right.

 

[Treesmacker]

The first link no longer works.

I have checked and adjusted float level on other carbs, so could someone post some basic instructions with dimensions?

Thanks,

Josh

The float Height should be 16mm from the bowl mounting face to the top
of the float as shown in the picture.

 

[ec300 dave]

help on float height

Hi can anyone advise me on the correct float height for my year 2000 ec 300.

 

[stainlesscycle]

16mm to the best of my knowledge.

 

[eff]

16mm to the best of my knowledge.

Sounds right, but a rule of thumb is to have the seam in the float parallel to the carb body.

 

[moto9]

I set the floats on my GG by simply tilting the carb and closing the float gap until it stopped puking fuel at a 20 to 30 degree angle, then took a test ride and checked it at W/O.
May sound stupid bit it works.
A friend has a 09 that still drools when on the side stand.

 

[Klausen]

Do this guideline also work for the newest generation of PWK.
I check my PWK 38 today - the float look totally different - only plastic no metal.
The GG 300 2009 Nambo is leaking on the trailer.
The float hight was 11mm - now I go to 14mm.
I can't test it until now.
My shock is in service.

 

[widebear]

Klaus. You are correct the old settings do not apply to the new pwk's as the float bowl is shallower on the newer versions, looks like the latest rm 250 carb's minus tps. Anybody know off hand the revised setting?

 

[stevehipkiss]

Have adjusted My float bowl, now tickover is eratic, have I adjusted it too far, or is this a coincidence ??

 

[iancp5]

Have adjusted My float bowl, now tickover is eratic, have I adjusted it too far, or is this a coincidence ??

Out of interest in the possible new erraticness - did you increase or decrease fuel level?

 

[stevehipkiss]

Out of interest in the possible new erraticness - did you increase or decrease fuel level?

increased float height, therefore decreased fuel height in bottom of carb...this is why I'm thinking now not quite enough in bowl when ticking over...poss ???

 

[iancp5]

increased float height, therefore decreased fuel height in bottom of carb...this is why I'm thinking now not quite enough in bowl when ticking over...poss ???

Dunno, was just wondering if fuel height has much effect on idle. I can see how it could be effected but not sure if that would exhibit as erratic rather than just faster or slower or stalling.

 

[Tlineman]

Just pulled my float apart and measured 6.5mm on a brand new carb, 11 EC300 never ridden. I did notice that it dribbled a little bit when on the sidestand with a full float bowl. I bent the tab slighty to raise the float height to 8mm, hoping that this will clean up a spilling fuel issue. Checking the Keihin website I came up with a float height of 6.5 mm for the PWM carb, whick I think is right considering they still speck 16mm for the old screw top air striker. Gonna try a break-in ride tomorrow and see if there is a fuel starvation issue however I don't expect a lot of WOT.

 

[Tlineman]

Bike ran great today with a 8mm float level. Doesn't piss fuel at all when leaned over on the side stand or anything like that. Bike still is quite thirsty though. I'm gonna leave the float height as is.

 

[HuskyDude]

Hey Tman where did you end up riding? I almost got out today but I had some things I couldn't get out of...maybe tomorrow.

 

[Tlineman]

Dew Drop, past Lac Du Bois PP. Very limited trails but some hills to play on and no snow unless you go high. The trees are spaced enough that a guy can 'freeride' through the area too.

 

[Pinittowinit]

Here's a cool trick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgog_Ng0-2Q&sns=em