Kingston L2 float settings

[Simon Anderson]

Hello, I have a Kingston L2 (1915?) on my 1910 Brush and I am trying to confirm the petrol/Gas level in the bowl.
I see via an old picture that the level would be just below idle tube.
Can any one confirm this?

[cudaman]

Looking through the Model T forums, there seems to be a consensus that the top of the float opposite from the pivot should be 7/16 inch below the carb body when the float is holding the needle against its seat.

[Simon Anderson]

Thanks, I did try that setting and no luck, it is a different needle/seat setup and cork float to the L4 or Holley, after reading alot of info I have come to the conclusion that the info is more about the Kingston L4, here is a sample photo of my bowl.
I have come up 1/4” from the 7/16” level and it seams to be running better but I didn’t believe it’s  correct yet.

[carbking]

The original Kingston assembly prints show 3/8 inch on the L-4 and 13/32 inch on the L-2 from the top of the float surface to the casting when the fuel valve is closed.

 

Either dimension would give a FUEL LEVEL of approximately 7/16 inch.

 

Jon.

Edited November 15, 2021 by carbking (see edit history)

[Simon Anderson]

Thanks Jon

that confirms that the float does need to be higher as I have experienced.

would you agree that there would be a very small pool of fuel/gas sitting in the bottom of the air intake/idle jet area? “C” being the idle jet

thanks for your input. 

[hook]

There is quite a large write up on the L-2 in "Dyke's Automobile and gasoline engine Encyclopedia". It covers adjustment and operation. My addition of Dykes is: 16th edition 1934. It also covers the differences in the Y and the L-1 models.

[Simon Anderson]

Thanks Hook

after reading the information “hook” sent through to me, I have come to the conclusion that I have a L1!

Can any one confirm this?