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Holley G Float Level Tool?

Post by Steve Jelf » Sat Jul 09, 2022 1:31 am

I assume it's easier to make a 24-Z-2393 than to find one. Anybody have the measurements?

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How about the 24-Z-2390 for checking the tube? I'm not really clear on how that's supposed to work.
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Re: Holley G Float Level Tool?

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:07 am

When I rebuilt my Holly G, I found the test jig setup outlined in the MTFCA carburetor manual to be most helpful. Being able to observe the "puddle" is the best way to set float level; a gauge measurement is a rough starting place. As well, if you are using a newfangled composite float, its buoyancy is markedly different from the original cork, making a measured setting moot.
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Post by DanTreace » Sat Jul 09, 2022 11:08 am

Here are details. Complete overhaul instructions of the G and NH with illustrations are from June 1924 Ford Owner and Dealer magazine. Shows a set of tools for both but not all have dimensions. Below excerpts are from page 71 and 72 in this magazine.



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Re: Holley G Float Level Tool?

Post by Steve Jelf » Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:34 pm

Complete overhaul instructions of the G and NH with illustrations are from June 1924 Ford Owner and Dealer magazine.

Is it online anywhere? Cimorelli has some of the magazines, but not that one.
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Re: Holley G Float Level Tool?

Post by jpcouture » Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:43 pm

Adding to what Rich said about modern floats:
Stan Howe posted that modern floats should be cut down to the size of original cork ones. I found the new float easy to shape using fine sandpaper on a flat surface. My car runs good with the puddle about 3/32, made a tool like pictured.

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Re: Holley G Float Level Tool?

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:19 pm

Good advice Jay ! I shaped my new float to match the original cork the same way. Since most of my "wrenchin'" is on a Fred Flintstone level I found it easier to "eyeball" the level, the meniscus confuses me !
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Post by Steve Jelf » Sun Jul 10, 2022 12:07 am

I like Royce's detailed description with lots of photos. Very helpful.
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