3D printed float bowls for testing fuel level

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3D printed float bowls for testing fuel level

Yesterday 17:25
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After frustration with air bubbles and inconsistent  fuel level measurements using the clear tube method and inspiration by a guy named ADV rider on YouTube I decided to try to 3D print some bowls for checking fuel level measurements. Good way to check fuel flow as well. I spray them with clear coat and they have held up well. Apologize for the quality of the pictures. Maybe I’ll try to get new ones. 
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Re: 3D printed float bowls for testing fuel level

Yesterday 20:34
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These look a good way to test all four when off the bike before the install, are you looking to sell sets? It would be good to see close ups of the full levels when the floats close the valves👍
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Re: 3D printed float bowls for testing fuel level

Yesterday 09:20
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I will try to get the pictures your suggesting. Haven’t really given much thought to selling but if anyone is interested I could see making some. 
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Re: 3D printed float bowls for testing fuel level

Yesterday 12:17
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I think there was a post in the past about using a jar for level setting. 
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Yesterday 12:35
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Four appropriately sized glasses will also work.
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I think there was a post in the past about using a jar for level setting. 
Yes, it's a method developed by SlmJim.  I use it faithfully but I modified it a bit.  I do two carbs at a time, usually 1 and 3 and then 2 and 4.  The distance between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 is too tight to use 4 glasses.  Besides, my Sweetums was extremely pissed when I stole two glasses.  
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Re: 3D printed float bowls for testing fuel level

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I think there was a post in the past about using a jar for level setting. 
Yes, it's a method developed by SlmJim.  I use it faithfully but I modified it a bit.  I do two carbs at a time, usually 1 and 3 and then 2 and 4.  The distance between 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 is too tight to use 4 glasses.  Besides, my Sweetums was extremely pissed when I stole two glasses.  
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