Can somebody tell me what the float height is supposed to be for the BST 34 please?

I'm in the middle of a card rebuild 'cause I'm still getting a nasty bog @ WTO. I'm down to a 132 main and the needle clip set at #1 and it's still not right.

I need to check the float height, but it doesn't say what it is in the OM, nor does it say on the parts catalog.

Guess I'll be ordering a factory repair manual. Just didn't think I'd need one so soon <sigh>.

Thanks in advance.

BTW - first thing I do anytime I open a card is buy new hex head screws to replace the phillips screws for the float bowl and the slide cover.

M4 x 12 and M4 x 8 do the trick for the BST 34!! Cost me a whole dollar at the local hardware store.

 

Here is the info from the Polaris manual.

"Place the throttle side of the carburetor on a level surface to remove weight from float arm. In this position, the float tongue will rest slightly outward. With the carburetor still resting on the level surface, use one hand to slightly tilt the carburetor back. The float will then fall into the correct position, with the float tongue resting lightly on the inlet needle valve pin without compressing the spring. The bottom of the float should be parallel with the float bowl mating surface. NOTE: If the float is past parallel with the mating surface, the carburetor has been tilted back too far and the float tongue is likely compressing the needle valve pin."

"Measure the height from the float bowl mating surface to the top of the step in the float. Both sides of the float should be parallel to each other. The measurement should be made at the mid-point on top of the float using the Float Adjustment Tool, or a vernier caliper. When measuring the height, be sure the inlet valve spring is NOT compressed."

FLOAT BOWL HEIGHT: 13-14 MM.

If adjustment is necessary, bend the tongue slightly. Be sure float measurement is even on left and right side."

Kinda long, but I hope this helps you out.