Merc 7.5 Float Level

[OBJ]

Replaceing the float and needle in the above engine. Carb is a BB type.<br /><br />New needle has a spring on the end and the new float is the "plastic" type. (both OEM)<br /><br />The paper that came with the float said to set the float .320 > .360 at the front. Seems really high when it's set....nowhere near level.<br /><br />Is this correct?

 

[Laddies]

Re: Merc 7.5 Float Level

OBJ, some of the BB carb floats look really low but they work at that heigth I serviced a 45 with BBs on it and set them level like we have for years and the fuel ran right thru it

 

[OBJ]

Re: Merc 7.5 Float Level

Laddies.....with the carb body inverted, the float looks very high in front. The float adjustment worked out to something like .....21/64" (.360) at the highest. Guess I'm just used to too many John/Rudes...... <br /><br />Just don't want to take it apart again.....

 

[Laddies]

Re: Merc 7.5 Float Level

After setting floats level for about 45 years it's a hard pill for me too, but it will run fine

 

[OBJ]

Re: Merc 7.5 Float Level

Thanks Laddies. I'll give it a go. Appreciate the help... <br /><br /><br />Jim