Re: Gummed up carb never rebuilt a carb

Posted by DavidPackard On 2020/5/10 21:12:27

Grandmaspackard;

In the 'Packard Literature and Manuals' section of this site is a tune-up manual for the 23th series cars. In that document are the float level values for the various WGD carburetors. Remember the Daytona (if that's what you have) style 'needle and seat' adjust the float level by shimming the seat. The instructions that came with the kit will cover this in detail.

Do not bend the tang on the float to achieve the correct float level on a flat disk style fuel shut-off valve (aka needle and seat). The design intent is to achieve the correct float level and have the float tang make contact with the center of the valve.

I believe the instructions will state that the float level is measured with the gasket removed, but double check that before you proceed.

dp