Misc. Questions on new 1963 Pick up. Engine/Trans.

[1Loud63PU]

Originally Posted by ls60apache

hello your float is upside down needle is correct probably can you tube the adjustment of that float also.

So float is upside down?

The needle just hangs on the float like that though?

Looks like gotta take the carb apart.

I didn’t understand your last sentence.
Thanks.

[Captainfab]

On a HEI distributor there are 2 connections aside from the small harness on the distributor. There is one terminal marked BAT and the other TACH. The BAT terminal should be connected to a switched 12V source inside the cab. It must have a full 12 volts. The TACH of course should be wired to your tach, assuming you have one. I do not know if your distributor is getting a full switched 12 volts from the terminal on the starter. If you clean the timing tab off, you should be able to see the numbers corresponding to the marks....2,4,6 etc. Did you try advancing the timing more that where you started with it? Did you try pouring a little gas down the carb?

[ls60apache]

Originally Posted by 1Loud63PU

So float is upside down?

The needle just hangs on the float like that though?

Looks like gotta take the carb apart.

I didn’t understand your last sentence.
Thanks.

yes my sentence was jumbled together lol.....yes the float needs to be flipped over..and yes the needle hangs on just as its pictured...and I meant you could google a you tube video on the float level adjustment. the carb number on the side will help with the float level spec for that particular carb...your carb looks like a late 70s early 80s qjet..