Good day. For those out there running these carbs, does this appear to be a good float setting?

 

Steve-

I'd say you have your level about right. This is what mine looks like:




Jim

 

Man that thing needs a goldfish.

I know this sounds like crazytalk, but what does the manual have to say about this?

 

Note that USCG's float is almost horizontal, while Steve's is at a noticeable angle, with about the same fuel level. I was taught that the float should be horizontal, not sure how much difference it makes.

 

Hi Ross. I noticed that as well and thinking that mine my be a bit bent. Since there are no leaks, I'm a bit reluctant to remove the bowl and mess with it.

 

I think the only possible issue might be that yours might not drop open as far on a heavy call for fuel, but if you're not having problems, I agree, let it be!

 

Jim I'm not picking . Just trying to pass some information along. I noticed you have that plastic wiring loom under hood. I always though it looked out of place on our older trucks. I know it is the most readily available and easy to install but it just looks out of place in my opinion. And your truck looks so good and is sort of done stock so the original style looming and harness tape would take it to the next level in my opinion.

Old school asphalt impregnated wiring loom is still available It is even available in split configuration (lost the link) for easy install. Also the old school fabric wire loom tape is available from Tesa and 3M. In a pinch you can also use hockey stick tape.

But here is a link to the non-split asphalt loom, I guess you split it with a razor blade yourself is so inclined..
Asphalt Coated Loom

Hope it helps.

 

Hey Matt, there's an interesting story behind that modern looking yellow wire. Some of the guys at the Kentucky Truckstock last September put that temporary wiring in for me because I was having trouble with my charging system. Their wiring job got me home without having to use my spare battery or do any recharging in my motel room at night. I'm putting in original style wiring soon. I have some pictures and information about the wire harness I purchased on my Holley 1904 thread. The wire in your link looks interesting. There are some places in my electrical system not covered by my new harness where the wire in your link would work well. Thanks for your concern about my slipping over to the dark side.

Jim

 

Matt, thanks for that link. I too have some modern plastic wiring loom on my truck. One of my taillights has it over the wires going from the taillight to under the bed. At one time they both had that on but I bought a new taillight for one side and it already has a loom that looks like the ones in your link.

 

NAPA sells that loom too.

 

Thanks Ross. I may go there tomorrow.

 

Not so much slipping over to the dark side but it is one of those small details that has very minimal cost but yields huge results results in terms of appearance.

I might be a bit **** but it is disappointing... well maybe not disappointing but more disheartening to see an older vehicle that some has spent countless hours and money on to restore back to stock as best they can only to see modern plastic ribbed wire loom under hood held on with vinyl electrical tape.

I understand why people use it, is readily available easy to install and looks better then a spaghetti of wires, and many I think would not believe that the original style of asphalt impregnated wire loom is still readily available and would have used it if they knew it was available.

This was not meant as criticism by any stretch but just wanted to pass along that the original stuff is out there and for very minimal cost a person can take a restoration to the next level in appearance. This is one of those very rare items that increases the value, appeal and appearance of our trucks far beyond what it costs.

Additionally the asphalt wire loom is far more durable and heat resistant than the plastic stuff. It is more resistant to abrasion which is great for under vehicle applications that are exposed to road debris or gravel.
Also the fabric tape tends to hold up better then the Vinyl tape. The Germans (Mercedes) are still using fabric tape on some of their wire harness's .

I know the Asphalt wire loom is available in split configuration I've seen it online and have purchased it in the past.. I just can't recall where unfortunately and it was just one supplier that carried it.. but you could split the the other stuff to wrap around existing harnesses hide the split in the back and fabric tape the ends up

Yes it is available from NAPA but some times you ask them for some this more obscure stuff and they look at you like you're from another planet and they have no clue. They also do not stock the 3/16" stuff good for just one wire (like to a sending unit on the engine or a marker light) or the 1" stuff.

I'm glad the link was useful and hope it helps people to take their truck to that next level of detail for what amounts to a very minimal cost..