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13 Mar 2006 06:32 #30586 by Kenny
Which way is up for the float? was created by Kenny
Hello, On the 1975 KZ400D floats one side has flat spaces and the other side is rounded. Took the carbs apart because of starting problem. Now I wonder if I'm getting the float upside down? The Clymer seems to show it one way in the parts diagram and the other way in the photograph. Kenny

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13 Mar 2006 08:36 - 03 Dec 2008 19:56 #30630 by JMKZHI
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13 Mar 2006 09:27 #30645 by Biquetoast
Replied by Biquetoast on topic Which way is up for the float?
Kenny wrote:

...The Clymer seems to show it one way in the parts diagram and the other way in the photograph. Kenny


If I had to choose who to believe - between Clymer and the parts diagram - it's parts diagram hands down.

Besides, do they actually fit and make sense upside down?

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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14 Mar 2006 04:58 #30947 by The Fish
Replied by The Fish on topic Which way is up for the float?
Usually (not always) the float has a small tang (near the pin) to keep the float from falling too far. This would point down when mounted on the bike.
Fish

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14 Mar 2006 14:46 #31124 by BARNEYHYPHEN
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Does the "tang" have a tiny polished mark about the size of a small pin head on one side. If so, the side with the polished mark goes UP.

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15 Mar 2006 03:22 #31278 by The Fish
Replied by The Fish on topic Which way is up for the float?
No, The tang that I am refering to us usually part of the float arm and hits against the float post to keep the float from falling to far and getting the float needle on a bind.
Fish

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15 Mar 2006 04:02 #31284 by Nevco48
Replied by Nevco48 on topic Which way is up for the float?
You guys-- "Tang" is that crap the astronauts drink!

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