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Studebaker 2 barrel carb - Float adjustment with alcohol fuel
from Ray-Lin Restoration - Ray Fichthorn - Nov 2009
The BIGGEST reason for a Stromberg WW to "dump gas" into the intake is a MIS-ADJUSTED FLOAT. It's NOT that they aren't adjusted correctly according to the BOOK... but instead... it's because of the modern gasoline formulations. Modern gasoline is not nearly as DENSE as the old-time leaded regular gas of the 60's. So, what does this mean??? It means that you must get ALOT more fuel into the fuel bowls- to raise the float to a level to shut off the needle/seat. THIS is what creates the "dumping" of fuel into the air-horn. THE FIX: Low-Choke model WW's- please refer to the photos below
NOTES: Do not turn the carb body upside-down with the top-cover off. You may lose the idle-tubes and check-ball for the acceleration pump.
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