Setting the float level on a Carter BBD Jeep 1981 Carburetor (Float Circuit)

I will be making a couple of videos to show how to adjust this particular carburetor.

[@snackameck]

Vielen Dank für das Video. Very helpful! Greetings from German Jeep driver.

[@josaljo1]

Thanks for the comment.

[@FARTMAN156]

awesome Information - Nice Job! thanks

[@josaljo1]

Thank you for watching.

[@joshpeters4901]

Great video, thanks!

[@josaljo1]

Thanks for watching Josh.

[@zackhickman6809]

Thank you hopefully I'll get the old dodge running right today

[@solidsneaker5509]

Thank you very very much! I still have starting issues with my 83 Dodge Ram but now I am one step closer. I have a question about another part on this carburetor. Maybe you'd be that kind to help me out. Greetings from Germany!

[@josaljo1]

what is your question friend?

[@solidsneaker5509]

@@josaljo1 I cleaned the carburetor and everything seems to work very fine. I made the adjustment at the floater. But when I try to start the engine, it seems to get to much gas and drowns. Is there a way to reduce the gasoline? Would affect any adjustment on the carburetor the engine not to start? Thanks for your help!

[@josaljo1]

@@solidsneaker5509 Each carburetor may have various float adjustments try reducing or increasing that. Also, turn the air and gas screw in all the way then out 1-1/8 turn to see what happens. It is possible that the wrong parts may have been installed. You might be able to get an old carb from a junk yard to find out, or maybe use that float or needle valve from that carb. Good luck.

[@solidsneaker5509]

@@josaljo1 Thanks a lot, Josaljo. May I ask you one more question, please? Is the level of the floater responsible for how much gas is given to the engine? Isn't it just a reservoir for having enough in store?

[@josaljo1]

@@solidsneaker5509 Yes but it also can allow to much gas to run in because it is not closing soon enough.

[@Me1More]

My (AMC) 258 cui engine eats very much. The exhaust is black, sooty. I would like it would be economical. What possiblity to act?

[@josaljo1]

Sebi Baba Sounds like to much gas. Check carburetor

[@davepersonal9082]

I like the jig you made for checking the measurement......easier than the ruler method. Just a question....the measurement is taken at the CENTER of the float, correct?

[@josaljo1]

Dave (personal) yes the center flat spot

[@danielworden4695]

My manual said at the toe of the float furthest from the baffle.

[@johnnybahama497]

You said that the two brass floats or pontoons fill up with gas and they float ???? Also sir you keep calling the needle a float. I understand the workings of a carb but it may be that some of your viewers do not. Good luck with it.

[@josaljo1]

Johnny Bahama You are right i meant to say the bowl fills with fuel and raises the float level.