230, NOW RUNNING WELL

Posted by Paul on Monday, February 12, 2001 at 6:07PM :

To post an update to the 230 engine loading with fuel problem;

My Dodge Manual shows the float clearence between carb edge and crowns on floats to be .250 when holding the carb upside down with the float hanging down, stopped by the needle, and finger holding the bail that hold the pivot pin in place. I measured my clearence and it was .105 allowing way to much fuel in bowl. This carb was rebuilt by a carb shop when the engine was rebuilt. The engine now has 117 hours.

After setting float level to spec, I installed it and the engine started immediatelly, ran great..no loading, pleanty of power, NORMAL.

Now the big question, the float setting was at .105 set by the carb shop. Why did the engine run perfectly for 117 hours before starting the loading problem. I cant believe the small up force of the float bent the tab.

Thanks for all the tips from everyone.

Follow Ups: Re: 230, NOW RUNNING WELL - John Eickhof 0:26AM 02/13/2001 Re: 230, NOW RUNNING WELL - Steve Kanavas 11:51PM 02/12/2001 What kind of solder is used to plug the float holes? ntext - Mark Davis 10:45AM 02/13/2001 50/50 lead/tin Pb/Sn - PeterS 2:24PM 02/13/2001 DO NOT USE ACID CORE SOLDER - Brian in Oregon 2:43PM 02/13/2001 Re: 230, NOW RUNNING WELL - gtk 7:37PM 02/12/2001 Re: 230, NOW RUNNING WELL - Paul 11:09PM 02/12/2001 Re: 230, NOW RUNNING WELL - Steve Kanavas 6:45PM 02/12/2001 Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Message: Optional Link URL: Title: Optional Image Link URL: This board is powered by the Mr. Fong Device from Cyberarmy.com