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Float Level

Remove air horn and gasket from carburetor. Invert air horn assembly and measure distance between top of float at free end and air horn casting.

CAUTION: Do not put any pressure on needle forcing it into seat when making adjustment.

Bend float arm as necessary to adjust float level.

NOTE: Do not bend tab at end of float arm to make adjustment.
Fig 1: Float Level Adjustment
G09325074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.