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    Bought a carb kit today. It didn't come with a float. Discount guy said go to NAPA. NAPA guy said "no Float". Came home and checked on line, no float. My carb is flooding and the sight glass shows no level. I think float is saturated and float chamber is full. Question: Where do I get a float?
    88 Festiva 5 speed
    89 Automatic L with 1 1/4 hitch
    93 parts car(not much left)
    89 free parts car 5 speed
    03 F150 6 cyl 5 speed
    05 Accord 4 cyl 5 speed

    "When you've got kids, That's all you've got."

  • #2
    You might try Rockauto.com
    Brian
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



    93 GL modyfied!!!
    :fish:

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    • #3
      Tried them. No Float.
      88 Festiva 5 speed
      89 Automatic L with 1 1/4 hitch
      93 parts car(not much left)
      89 free parts car 5 speed
      03 F150 6 cyl 5 speed
      05 Accord 4 cyl 5 speed

      "When you've got kids, That's all you've got."

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      • #4
        I think they are impossible to find. I tried. I eventually found a carb in the junk yard. Does the float feel heavy? Will it float in a bowl of gas? Could just be whacked out needle and seat. It took me alot of trial and error, but I finally got it right. Good luck!

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        • #5
          Test float it outside th carb in something.
          Brian
          http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2274977



          93 GL modyfied!!!
          :fish:

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          • #6
            Originally posted by 25Horseplay View Post
            Test float it outside th carb in something.
            Thought mine was bad, but it floated fine. Turned out to be a number of things, but after rebuilding the carb and some trial and error on the float level it worked out well. Test the float before sweating the part availability.
            Brent
            '88 Festiva LX

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            • #7
              The float turned out to be the least of my worries. Inside the carb was easy. My trouble began while reconnecting the linkage. Of course, I haven't got it back in yet. It may never run again.lol
              88 Festiva 5 speed
              89 Automatic L with 1 1/4 hitch
              93 parts car(not much left)
              89 free parts car 5 speed
              03 F150 6 cyl 5 speed
              05 Accord 4 cyl 5 speed

              "When you've got kids, That's all you've got."

              Comment

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