Stupid Distributor Questions

George,
Float level and float drop are two entirely different settings. Float level is done with the airhorn upside down to see how close they are to the airhorn and gasket(usually a carter can be as close as 5/32 up to 7/16) and float drop is done with the airhorn in right side up position. this is to see how far they drop before the needle comes off the seat to allow the bowls to fill again. I like mine set at about 15/16" to 1". set the float level at 7/16" and the float drop at 15/16" and drive the car. be sure to keep the airhorn gasket in place as this is required for an accurate measurement. Do not add in electronic ignition yet, as you need to eliminate variables that exist NOW.

Keep us posted. If you don't understand how to set these specs and you need pics on the adjustments, let us know.

George R said

Float drop? You mean maybe they're set too low? I can raise the floats a bit to get them parallel with the carb top. I think I remember lowering them in the summer when the car wouldn't start.

I don't have my camera home, it's at work, but the carb is an AVS. There is one large port for the PCV valve, and one small port for the vacuum advance.
There is only one adjustment screw in the center of the carb, and it is a left hand thread screw. It is set about 1 full turn out.

Adam and Cosgig, thanks for the info.

George

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