Correct float height?

[marek]

I've got a 1980 GS450LT with a Clymer and a Factory repair manual.

The Clymer manual states that GS450 models should have a float height of 21.4-23.4mm, while the factory manual states 26.6mm +/- 1mm. Which one is correct?

Also, when measuring the float height, you're supposed to let the tab on the float assembly touch the needle valve but not depress it right? I had a bit of a hard time getting a correct measurement.

[chef1366]

Turn the carb body upside down and let gravity do it's job. Measure from the gasket mating surface to the drop down of the hinge of the float itself. Sorry don't kinow the heigth.

[Suzuki mad]

Suzuki Service Data Manual SD-0001 (E-01) 1980 gives the GS450L carb ID No 44100 as 22.4 +/- 1.0

Suzuki mad

[marek]

I had it set to the higher level but now it's at 22.4. At this setting the floats (with the carbs upside down) are very close to touching the ceiling of the carb, is this normal? There is very little movement when I push them down.