Tool
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Can someone please explain how this wire clip goes on the needle/seat/float. There wasn't one on it originally, and the repair kit came with one. Its for a 1974 Johnson 15hp. Thanks! 
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Johny25
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ok the short end of your little wire goes into the top of the little square like needle seat and the long part just slides over the metal flange on the float. You can slide it either way when lining it up in the carb. It just sort of hangs there rather loosely but will be fine when you put the plastic pin in to hold the float 
Johny25
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I know the pic is a little out of focus but it just hangs there as you can see. Best pic I got on my computer showing how it goes on. Hope it is clear enough. This is an 87' 15hp carb in the pic
Johny25
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Here is another showing the long part of the wire on top of the metal float flange
Tool
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Thanks Johny for the quick reply! And a pic to boot! I tried it like that at first, but it looked kinda "chincy" lol.
bbstacker1
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The clip is designed as a safety device of sorts, in case the needle sticks, it is designed to pull the needle out of the seat to let fuel into the bowl.
Tool
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bbstacker1 said:
Precisely the issue I was having.
Tool
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Well she's purring like a kitten now. Took some messing with the slow speed adjustment to get it started. 1 1/2 turns was too much. Its around 3/4 - 1 turn out for it to run. Anyway, lots of throttle response now that wasn't there before. :mrgreen:
Johny25
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Glad to hear she is running good Tool, And I am glad I could help you
