Fuel level spec (wet method)

[bexabarr]

I'm in the process of setting my float heights using the wet method (tube that comes out of the carb drain plug), and I wanted to know where exactly should the fuel level be at. I have a 79 gs550. I found various specs on this forum for this carb set buy I don't know where to measure from. Here is some of the info for my carbs:


GS550L (77-79) the specs are for the VM's

idle r/min 1100-1200
carb mik vm22ss
id no 47110
bore size 22 (0.87)
float height 24.+/-1.0 (0.95 +/-0.04)
fuel level 4.0+/-1.0 (0.16 +/-0.04)
air screw 2.0 turns back
cut away 1.5
jet needle 5dl35-3 (the -3 3rd notch??)
pilot screw 1.0
pilot jet #15
pilot outlet 0.6
needle jet 0-6
by pass 1.0
main jet #80

Thanks guys.

[Steve]

I have always thought that the level should be right close to the edge of the float bowl. You quote a fuel level of 4.0 +/-1.0, so I would guess that it should be 4mm below the gasket. 8-[


remember, it's just a guess on my part. anyone have anything better?


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[Nightmare]

I remember reading that it should be 4mm (i think +/- 1mm by wet measuring is too much) at the carb split of bowl and top, which is where the gasket is so.... yeah...

[bexabarr]

I had no idea what this meant exactly... so I set my float heights at 24mm the normal way. I then checked it with the wet method just to find out if all were at the same level... and they were so I'm no longer worried. Thanks guys for the responses. Take care.