Adjusting SSI 27D float level

[Bevel bob]

Good news, the float needle is now seating with some polishing on it and the seat. I will try to figure out some way to check the level with some clear tubing. Then I will be satisfied..... maybe.

I managed to wedge a large dia tube up into the bottom of my SSI and the odd drip does not matter,in the end though i found that raising the level to just below the flood point got me to a good starting position.

[vintagetour]

Thanks Bevel Bob. That is along the lines of what I was thinking since I cannot recreate the threads with a fitting.

[Jordan]

I think that float bowls that are direct acting, that is they don't have a lever to increase pressure on the needle, are inherently prone to leaking.
The leaks tend to stop due to engine vibration. With engine off is when leaks happen.
Just a thought - could fuel level be lowered a little by fitting a thicker gasket between the float bowl banjo and the carb body?

Jordan

[vintagetour]

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Level is now set to just below the weep hole. It appears that my problem all along was getting the float valve to shut off. Jim F is right, when you have a positive shut off there is sufficient level adjustment without having to add grooves to the needle or adding a thicker gasket as Jordon suggests (both good ideas) Float level is forward to lower, and back to raise. Pretty simple. I am waiting on new petcocks to test run but I went back to a 112 main and the needle in the middle to start. I think tuning will be a different situation now that I have established a good level . Thanks again to all. I have learned much from this thread. This restoration has taken over 2 years and I (actually this is for my wife) am ready to get it on the road

[Bevel bob]

That looks cute and comfy, you might need to go even smaller on the main with the air filter fitted.

[vintagetour]

I have a 108 main in hand. I will try that.

[AIRMANBLUE]

Hello Bob Would be pleased to meet up sometime. I am away until mid march so perhaps sometime after that when its not so cold.
My e mail is jwt.airmanblue@gmail.com. Thanks John