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For what is worth, I dug up some Pinzgauer documentation and found that carb float tolerance is +/-1mm.

I was figuring 12 MPG was a bit steep for a 710M with rebuilt carb bases, Pertronix, proper timing and properly adjusted and balanced carbs.

Thank you Jim! My level is actually high when measured from ground or "low" if measured from the top of the carb bowl. I measure about 13mm instead of 16.5mm. So I am guessing there is more fuel in the carb then it should be. Would increased consumption be one of consequences?

Manual states that float level should be 16.5mm from the top of the carb body. How far from that value is still considered OK, in a sense that repair can wait. How does the performance of the carb vary (from a driving perspective) when level is 16.5mm and say 14mm or 12mm?

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Anyone with original float tool, is there a side hole in the piece which screws into the starter valve hole?

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I would strongly recommend to all to check their pinz and see if nut plate is there. If it is not, these $20 it costs are well worth it. Rubber plate is $200, and if damage occurs on starter and God forbid flywheel ring gear, you are looking at much more. To remove starter, you need crow-foot wrench...

I read somewhere that exec II upgrade (if installed) is visible
through oil drain plug on diffs. What to look for to figure if exec II is installed? Anyone has a pic?

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I am asking as I would like to use stubby all-metal stems on the wheel, like on the
M101A3 trailer which uses hummve wheels and tires. I found some but not sure if dia would fit.

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If someone has bare original (unmodified) pinz rim, could you tell me what is the diameter of the valve stem hole on it.

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EI has everything, but they are in north bay, that is why I am asking if someone closer has one. But I plan to go with dynabeads, so I guess I should be OK.

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I am looking for a wheel adapter I can borrow (changing tires). If you are in south SF bay area and have one please PM.

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Thank you Jim! I noticed one more thing which could have made this thing so bad. I was completely missing part 712.1.09.022.2, in manual called "nut plate". That plate, depending on the height of spacers on its end could have prevented this. Looks like my pinz was owned or worked on in the...

I am placing this post into Drivetrain section as it is more mechanical then electrical problem. Basically it started with a strange but not loud noise when starting the engine. At first I thought solenoid is not returning sprocket from a flywheel but that seemed far fetched. Also when coming to a s...

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Thanks for the pic, now I understand what you sanded down. What happens if I sand a little to far? Wish I knew how to post the pic on the forum to share! Ed Diode die is visible through plastic, it is at the bottom of the dome, and there is plenty of plastic there and final dimension is not critica...