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tahoe healey

tahoe healey

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Just to clarify something I read in several manuals, does one hold down the lever (fork looking thing) that pushes on the needle valve to close it when adjusting the clearence? Also I have seen three different settings. What is the correct one for an HD8 (BJ8)? Thanks as always.
 
If the carb has the original type float needle with a small spring loaded plunger in the center, the fork should be just touching the plunger but not compressing the spring.

For 2 1/4" & 1 7/8" OD float chambers, a 7/16" drill bit should just slide under the curved portion of the fork arms. For 3" OD chambers use a 5/8" drill. If you have some type of non spring plunger valve set it with the arm just touching the valve.
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Thanks, Dave. The instructions say with the "with the needle valve closed" which I inturputed as pushing on the fork to close it. I have seen 7/16, 3/8 and 5/16. My concern was the "closed" part. Again, thanks.
 
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