Kohler Ford LSG-423 — Carburetor Float Adjustment
Adjustments · Holley Model 1940 Carburetor
For the Kohler Ford LSG-423, from the Kohler service manual.
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Before you start
- When bending the tang, do not force the Viton-tipped fuel inlet needle against the seat or the Viton tip will be damaged
Procedure
- Remove the entire carburetor assembly from the intake manifold and disconnect all connections
- Remove the fuel bowl cover from the carburetor main body assembly and drain the fuel from the fuel bowl
- Invert the carburetor assembly
- Place a straight-edge across the surface of the fuel bowl
- The toes of the floats should just lightly touch the straight-edge
- To adjust, bend the float tang (lever); both floats must be parallel to the straight-edge and not cocked or offset
- Bend the float shafts to even out the floats; recheck float level
Tools required
- Straight-edge Amazon
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Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.