Got to interject a point here: NEVER make the assumption that the gasket should be in place, or not in place. Different carburetor manufacturers used different methods. ALWAYS read the shop manual for the vehicle, and follow the instructions in the shop manual, NOT IN AN AFTERMARKET KIT!
As a point of interest (maybe to some of you), the following methods have been used to set the float, by various carb manufacturers specifications:
A) with the gasket in place
B) with the gasket removed
C) when the fuel dribbles out the fuel inspection hole, the setting is correct
D) set the FUEL LEVEL at <dimension> with <amount> of pressure on the fuel valve
E) don't bother it, if you buy a new float and a new float valve, and install the float valve with the proper torque, the float is perfectly set.
I personally like "E", it helps sales! :big grin:
A further point: older fragile (read expensive to replace) floats may be adjusted WITHOUT bending by increasing or decreasing the thickness of the gasket used under the fuel valve seat.
Jon.
