Yes, it will put more fuel in the bowl than 1 9/16". But first we have to figure out if your float/needle/seat are working in concert to stop fuel flow when they should. If the float (either of them) rub against the sides (walls, if you prefer) of the float bowl it will cause the float to drag. If this happens, you'll get too much fuel in the bowl. It is just like a toilet bowl, actually. If the float is bent and rubbing on the tank you'll overflow it.
