Tilllotson AJ16a carb

[Trands]

how do I remove the float on a Tillotson AJ16a carb?

 

[racerone]

Model # of the motor ?----What motor ?---Any pictures of the carburetor?

 

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I think its a 1946 Firestone? 3.5

 

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Here is the front

 

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Here is a couple more

 

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Here are a few more pics, the motor pops right off and runs good, I was not getting any water flow coming through it so I shut it down. I noticed the pin on the carb bowl wound not stay up, so I think the cork float is becoming gas logged. I did remove the lower unit and discovered they was not a rotor/impeller. Found a rod that comes with a black what I think is an impeller on eBay for dirt cheap that I’ll try.

 

[racerone]

I think there is a plug on the bottom of the bowl.----Remove it.-----Remove cover on the bowl.----Clip on the float rod.-----Rod comes out the bottom.------May need to lap the seat.----Perhaps adapt a MERCURY float when re-assembling.

 

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I’ll try that tonight, I’m new at this, not sure what is meant by lap seat? Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!

 

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This is the part I purchased for the water pump, is the black ring with the nub on it considered the expeller? Is this all I’ll need?

 

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I was able to remove the float and cleaned the bowl! Thank you!! I did lap the seat and now it seals. On to the water pump.