1949 F1 226 float level specification

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Aug 22, 2013 | 07:55 PM

Oldbike99

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1949 F1 226 float level specification

Can some direct me to the float level specification for a 1949 F1 with a 226 engine? My ford manual shows a go- no go gauge, but no measurement.

Aug 22, 2013 | 08:10 PM

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Hopefully this might be of some help. The shop manual says to adjust the float level to 1.322-1.353 inches. This is measured from the bottom of the float(not on the seam) to the bottom of the gasket-- which will be the top of the gasket and the float as you measure since you've got the carb up side down?

Aug 22, 2013 | 08:31 PM

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Thank you very much. That is exactly what I needed. Which manual did you use?

Aug 23, 2013 | 05:26 PM

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I'll suggest that you go as low as possible on that - err on the side of 1.322... just a suggestion from experience. the holley 847 rebuild book I have even says all that about the float not the seam and then says for exact setting see current specifications so I'd like to know where the spec comes from too