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03-31-2009, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Auburn, WA
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Carb Float SB
Just thought I would share my experience with replacing the carb float on my 0-320 recently. In general it was pretty easy to do, and nice to get the white plastic float out of the carb for sure.
Here's a link to the entire story.
http://flying.karmy.com/?p=165
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Andy Karmy
Covington WA
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03-31-2009, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Boise, ID
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Hi Andy,
Thanks for the great article...I will use it for reference when I swap out my floats. Can you tell me how much the float kit costs from Aero and what parts come with the kit?
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03-31-2009, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC
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it seems to be cheaper at Spruce.. part # is 666-1002-F for your carb..
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03-31-2009, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Evansville, Indiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Radomir
it seems to be cheaper at Spruce.. part # is 666-1002-F for your carb..
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ACS's web price is $17 less than what I paid A.E.R.O. for my float kit but I had it the next day. If I had a Spruce order ready I wouldn't hesitate ordering from them. A.E.R.O. has always treated me fairly and has usually come up with the weird things that I have needed from time to time; i.e. used longer dip stick tube and dip stick.
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03-31-2009, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Auburn, WA
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1 x FLOAT KIT, SMALL MA (Float Kits) (666-1000--F) = $127.41 + shipping charges.
The kit has a new set of bowl gaskets, 4 new tab washers & the float
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Andy Karmy
Covington WA
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04-01-2009, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: MN
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Fun for Tonight
Found the white floats while rejettng the carb. I pick up the kit tonight and will install it. Very timely, thanks Andy.
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Pete
Amateur Plane - RV-9A N789PH - 2350+ Hrs
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04-01-2009, 08:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Milwaukee, WI area
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This was a great timing reminder for me too...just getting ready to install the FAB...need to check on this first. 
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04-01-2009, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 102
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Float valve seat
The instructions call for removing the float valve seat and reinstalling with the included gasket. Are you all doing this or simply installing the new float and making adjustments for clearance keeping the float valve seat in place.
Paul
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04-02-2009, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Eckenroth
The instructions call for removing the float valve seat and reinstalling with the included gasket. Are you all doing this or simply installing the new float and making adjustments for clearance keeping the float valve seat in place.
Paul
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You only need to do this if needed. Mine was just fine without making this change.
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04-02-2009, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pasadena CA
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I would personally recommend trying to find a new metal float. Someone said that Avstar makes them still. Too many SB on the different floats out there right now, and none of them are proven except the metal one.
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