Fishermark
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I just rebuilt my Mercarb and have a couple of questions:
1. The carb had the porous metal fuel filter in the body of the carb (what's that called - "sintered metal" or something like that?). The kit came with the fine mesh screen type of filter. What's the consensus as to which is better to use? I will also be installing a fuel / water separator as well.
2. Measuring the float level and drop.
I realize this is a fairly straight forward and easy procedure, and understand that I need to measure from the surface of the gasket to the toe of the float. BUT - while the measurement is fairly exact (1 3/32" for the float drop. Anytime a measurement is given in 32nds of an inch, that is pretty precise!) - The actual place on the float is less precise. It mentions the "toe." This float, and the one in the carb, simply has a gradual rounded front. No exact "toe" to which to measure. There is supposed to be a mark on it... but I do not see one.
I measured the best I could and I will see how it performs, but if I have to disassemble and redo I would like a little more guidance. (And for those familiar with these carbs, I am using the solid need - not the spring loaded. I will see if it is sufficient).
1. The carb had the porous metal fuel filter in the body of the carb (what's that called - "sintered metal" or something like that?). The kit came with the fine mesh screen type of filter. What's the consensus as to which is better to use? I will also be installing a fuel / water separator as well.
2. Measuring the float level and drop.
I realize this is a fairly straight forward and easy procedure, and understand that I need to measure from the surface of the gasket to the toe of the float. BUT - while the measurement is fairly exact (1 3/32" for the float drop. Anytime a measurement is given in 32nds of an inch, that is pretty precise!) - The actual place on the float is less precise. It mentions the "toe." This float, and the one in the carb, simply has a gradual rounded front. No exact "toe" to which to measure. There is supposed to be a mark on it... but I do not see one.
I measured the best I could and I will see how it performs, but if I have to disassemble and redo I would like a little more guidance. (And for those familiar with these carbs, I am using the solid need - not the spring loaded. I will see if it is sufficient).
