Re: Bob's '55 Patrician Blog

Posted by Bob E. On 2018/5/2 20:34:44

Guys, thanks for the help. I just watched a YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C8P7Oy7h3g ) of a WCFB rebuild and the guy had the same exact little float needle package with the same recommendation sheet. In his case, 3 gaskets required a lot of float adjustment, but when he used 2, the adjustment was minor as it was close to the previous values.

As long as knowledgeable carb people are here, what to do with the pump inlet check ball. The kit comes with 2 balls plus a new ball retainer. The generic diagram shows a ball used for carbs that also have an attached starter mechanism so I think I only have 1 to replace.

But with that 1, how do I get the ball retainer out and the new one back in?

Also, do you ever lubricate any of the moving parts that are internal (like the shafts through the main body or airn horn, etc)?

thanks again!