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Hi all,

Just rebuilt the carb on my '51 300. (Carter WGD 767S)
Whoever "worked" on it last had the float in upside down!
No wonder I've had so many problems!

Anyway I digress...

I can't find the alignment mark on the thermostatic housing cover. Anyone have a pic of where it's supposed to be and what it looks like? I assume if the lettering is pointing up, it's where you would guess the "center" is. Is it an arrow, a line, painted on?

Thanks
-Dave

Dave, even if you can't find the index line, it's no problem as few good old-time mechanics don't optimize the setting anyway. Find the index line if you can as a starting point, and then fine-tune so that the choke valve is shut when the engine is cold and cranking, and full open with a small amount of tension holding it in that position when hot and running. Unless you live in a really cold climate, when in doubt, err on the side of lean (counterclockwise rotation of the cap).

An upside down float! Now that's a new one!! Makes you wonder what other wonders prior owners might have wrought.

I can scan a cap to show the index if you wish and no one beats me to it.

Yes, I'd love to see what/where it looks like.

Can't assure you this is from a WDO, it could be from a WDG and not sure if they are the same. The index mark is a small cut in the outer (raised) rib around the perimeter, and is located just at the end of the "L" in the word "CONTROL".

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