Fuel Inlet, Float and Vent Systems

Cutaway diagrams of fuel entering the float bowl: fuel inlet filter and relief spring, float needle and seat with pull clip, float assembly and hinge pin, internal vents and the diaphragm retainer. Also shown are the single-reservoir bowl gasket (figure 4M-2), the external idle vent valve with its bi-metal strip, and the vent to the canister and air cleaner with the override lever from the pump.

What this section covers

• Float needle, seat and pull clip
• Float assembly and hinge pin
• Fuel inlet filter and relief spring
• Single-reservoir bowl gasket
• Thermostatic idle vent valve
• Vent to canister and air cleaner