Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 254

FUEL AND EXHAUST
10-19
Bending Tool
J-7182-2
Vacuum
Assist Cup
Primary Float Tang
Fig. 10-20 Bending Primary Float Tang
3. Bounce floats lightly to make sure cup re-
tainer on vacuum assist spring is not binding on
power piston stem.
4. Measure distance from gasket to center of
dimple on side of primary float at toe, using
1-3/32 inch leg of Float Gage, J-7714-1.
5. If adjustment is necessary, bend slotted
tang at center of float arms, up to increase float
drop, and down to decrease float drop. Hold
vacuum assist cup up to install Bending Tool,
J-7182-2, on tang, Fig. 10-20.
h. Float Drop Adjustment—Primary
Side (Fig. 10-21)
1. Hold bowl cover so floats are hanging down.
Do not hold power piston.
2. With power piston stem released and fully
extended, measure distance from gasket to center
of dimple on float at toe, using 1-1/2 inch leg of
Float Gage, J-7714-1. Bounce floats lightly before
measuring distance.
Gasket
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Primary Floats
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1-1/2" Leg ^ - --
Of Gage J-7714-1! ;-.
Floats Should Be Centered In Gage
Gage J-7714-1
Gasket j j
Upper Surface Of Floats
Should Just Touch Gage
Fig. 10-22 Float Level Adjustment - Secondary
3. If adjustment is necessary, bend tang at
rear of float arm toward needle seat to decrease
drop, and away from seat to increase drop.
i. Float Level Adjustment—Secondary
Side (Figs. 10-22 and 10-23)
1. With gasket in place and bowl cover inverted,
install Float Level Gage, J-7714-1, over heel
of secondary float, Fig. 10-22.
2. Highest point of floats should just touch gage.
3. If necessary to adjust, bend float arm at
center with Bending Tool, J-7182-2. This dimen-
sion is 1-3/8 inch.
4. Measure distance from dimple on side of
each float at toe to bowl cover gasket, using
3/8 inch Gage, J-7714-2, Fig. 10-23.
5. If adjustment is necessary, bend float arm
as required, then recheck float level.
3
s " Gage J-7714-2
Secondary Floats
Gasket
Fig. 10-21 Float Drop Adjustment - Primary Fig. 10-23 Float Toe Adjustment - Secondary