Re: Detroit Lubricator 51 float level
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I checked several sources, they are consistent at 13/16" to 15/16" below the top face of the float bowl; at 7/8" you're right in the middle of that specification. Attached is the reference sheet from Chilton's, 11th Edition.
Posted on: 2016/1/28 9:33
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Re: Detroit Lubricator 51 float level
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Thanks Dave, that is exactly what I needed even though the answer is surprising. This carb has been assembled from parts with a reproduction brass bowl all from a source that does not have the best reputation. However its encouraging that the float level is correctly set.
I recently fitted it to the car for its first start after a very long restoration and could not get it to fire. Spark and timing all check out and the car fires if I put fuel in a few cylinders so it is not getting fuel from the carb. I thought it might have been low float level but your reference rules that out Interesting device this DL carb, my other cars have the more simple Packard air valve carb.
Posted on: 2016/1/28 16:43
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Glad to have been of help.
Posted on: 2016/1/28 23:23
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Re: Detroit Lubricator 51 float level
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It started!! First time after a 20 year restoration.
Posted on: 2016/1/29 0:39
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Re: Detroit Lubricator 51 float level
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Way to go David!
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Posted on: 2016/1/29 2:34
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