Float Height Adjustment (I've searched! I swear!!)

[Krunk_Kracker]

OK, I get how to do it I think, following our favorite Bassclif's guide:

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/carbspec_float_height.html

But, it doesn't mention what tool to use. Can I just use a ruler to do this?

[Nessism]

That link you provided shows use of a digital caliper. Harbor freight sells these useful devices for less than $20.

[Krunk_Kracker]

That link you provided shows use of a digital caliper. Harbor freight sells these useful devices for less than $20.

Is that the only thing can be used is what I'm asking.

[Steve]

No, you can use anything you are comfortable with, but please be aware that a difference of 0.5mm WILL make a difference.

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[niclpnut]

Cheap and easy to use. Also a good tool to have in the bag for general measurements Be careful of the stay screw on some of the calipers that hold the rule in place. They tend to strip easily

Get one at sears/home depot/auto parts stores.

need something thin to get down to the base of the gasket surface without disturbing the float, so the micrometers tend to work well. Not to mention they are pretty exact (and cheap)

However a thin ruler could work:



nic

[chuck hahn]

Also, be mindfull that you have to check the level of both floats in each bowl. Be sure they are fery clsoe to each other. AND visually look at them to see that they are straight and not leaning to one side or the other..

[koolaid_kid]

Is that the only thing can be used is what I'm asking.

Short answer is no. Anything straight and accurate to 0.5mm can be used. The easiest to use, however, is the very inexpensive digital caliper mentioned. Mine doubles as a shim thickness measurer, so it was a worthwhile investment. It does both metric and English, for those of us that use both.

[Krunk_Kracker]

Would this one work for this application?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-composite-digital-caliper-93293.html

It looks like thisa one would be better:

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-digital-caliper-47256.html

[bwringer]

Would this one work for this application?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-inch-composite-digital-caliper-93293.html

It looks like thisa one would be better:

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-...per-47256.html

The first one is made of plastic, and while it will be precise enough for measuring float height, it is not precise enough to be useful for measuring shims or other precision uses. There's little point to buying this one.

The second one is made of stainless steel, and measures to .01mm, and is a very useful item to have in one's shop.