Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual page 85

NOTE: Do not use wire, drills or other mechanical
devices to clean out metering holes or
passages.
Inspect Carburetor
Inspect all parts for wear, cracks, nicks and burrs.
Inspect float for leaks. Replace damaged parts.
Assemble
When assembling carburetor, use new seals and
gaskets.
1. Install new transitional hole idle port welch plug
(1), Fig. 33.
2. Use a round punch (2). Tap in plug until it is flat.
3. Seal the outside diameter of plug with
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Permatex #2 or nail polish to prevent air leaks.
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Fig. 33
4. Assemble new throttle shaft seal (4) with sealing
lip out, Fig. 34.
5. Install throttle shaft with collar (3).
6. Install washer (5) and snap ring (6).
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Fig. 34
7. Install throttle plate.
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NOTE: Use LOCTITE 222 on screw threads.
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8. Install new throttle shaft welch plug. Use round
9. Use sealant on outside diameter of welch plug to
10. Install new ''E" ring (11), washer (10) and felt
11. Insert spring (8) and check ball (7) in to spring
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12. Install choke shaft.
13. Install choke plate as shown, Fig. 35.
NOTE: Use LOCTITE
14. Assemble inlet needle retainer (12) to inlet
15. Install float.
16. Install emulsion tube (15) and fixed main jet (14).
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17. Check float adjustment, Fig. 37.
NOTE: DO NOT press on float to adjust.
punch and tap in plug until it is flat.
prevent leaks.
seal (9) onto choke shaft, Fig. 35.
pocket. Compress with a small round punch.
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Fig. 35
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222 on screw threads.
needle (13). Assemble to float, Fig. 36.
Fig. 36
a. Hold carburetor in vertical position with float
hinge up as shown.
b. Float should be parallel (17) to bowl
mounting surface.
c. Bend tang (16) if required.
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