1977 70 evinrude float drop adjustment

[muledeer]

could someone please tell me what is the proper adjustment on the float drop ?
kit says 3\4 of an inch my generic manual says 1 1\8 - 1 5\8

thanks

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1977 70 evinrude float drop adjustment

Personally I was never concerned about the float drop, the float level was always my concern, as follows.

(Carburetor Float Setting)
(J. Reeves)

With the carburetor body held upside down, the float being viewed from the side, adjust the float so that the free end of the float (the end opposite the hinge pin) is ever so slightly higher (just ever so slightly off level) than the other end. And when viewed from the end, make sure it is not cocked.

 

[muledeer]

Re: 1977 70 evinrude float drop adjustment

Thanks