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Old September 10th 07, 10:14 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
88yj
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Default fuel line

i took the fuel line off of the carburetor(the metal tube part) and a
3 sided thing with a rubber tip fell out. i do not know exactly where
it came from or how it goes back. anyone knw what it is?

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Old September 10th 07, 11:22 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Mike Romain
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Default fuel line

88yj wrote:
> i took the fuel line off of the carburetor(the metal tube part) and a
> 3 sided thing with a rubber tip fell out. i do not know exactly where
> it came from or how it goes back. anyone knw what it is?
>


That is your float needle.

It goes pointy side into the hole from the inside so the point is to the
front. Be careful and don't crush the washer too much or you will mess
up the float level. You need two wrenches there.

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