[AT] Zenith float setting

[John & Jan Paur]

I've been lurking in the background here and haven't read all the messages 
about the float settings.  Sometimes the float will spring a leak and take 
in fuel.  Then it doesn't float and consequently does not shut off the fuel. 
Have you checked that?  JP

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 7:22 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Zenith float setting


> Unless something has been damaged we never check them either. But since 
> this
> one is about to come apart for the 4th time, it may be time to see if it 
> is
> adjusted correctly. It wasn't leaking/flooding to begin with, just full of
> crap. Had to soak out the carb and clean the tank out and install an 
> inline
> filter. Put in the a new kit and now it's leaking. I told dad I'd take a
> look Mon. to see if I can spot what is going wrong. Possibly something 
> with
> the new parts.
>
> John
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Cecil R Bearden
> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2013 8:35 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Zenith float setting
>
> Bo:
> You tool the words right out of my mouth.....
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
> On 4/6/2013 5:45 PM, Bo Hinch wrote:
>> I never use a gauge , with float resting on needle valve , set the float
>> level with carb. top . When it is flipped over the correct way , I make
>> sure needle doesn`t hang up when pushing float up to the shutoff position
>> .
>>
>> Bo Hinch
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 4:44 PM, <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone know the float height setting on a Zenith 12613A carb on a 
>>> Farmall
>>> 100?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> John Hall
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