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Correct way to set float level?

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What's the correct way to set float heights? I've heard a couple different ways. On a 4 carb setup do u flip upside down and tilt back until float needle just drops and then measure? Or measure it holding carbs the way they are installed on bike?
 
#3 ·
you want to measure the float height when the metal tab on the float just touches (but not compresses) the spring tab on the needle. to do this you will need to tilt it slightly upside down.
 
#4 ·
Ahh. Well Im doing it right then. Must need further adjustment. Started fine after I installed new jet kit but after running for awhile it was acting weird. Haven't quite figured out if it's too rich or too lean. Actually shows signs of either one.