Topic: carb float numbers - just curious why, any relevance to performance/operation

[shoemanII]

hi all,
noticed my carb floats ( well 3 out of 4) are numbered thusly:

carb #1 - 100 is embossed on the float
carb #2 - not numbered
carb #3 - 127 is embossed on the float
carb #4 - 95 is embossed on the float

is this the float weight in grams/grains or something?  i put 'em back where i found them and set at 14.5mm, but am curious.  thanks.
bobp 

 

[SteveD CB500F]

I have my 627B (CB500) carbs apart right no - no markings at all on the floats.

[heffay]

it is called the installation rating... it is an approximated number on the number of installations that the particular float can withstand before cracks and leaks occur.

































  whistling merrily

[kghost]

Thought it was the employee number of the person who assembled that carb..........

[kettlesd]

Mine has no numbers either - i just looked as they're on the bench. Maybe the employee needed too scratch down a girls number while on the line!!!!!