Guide to Versionons & Weight (immediate clarity)
The dell'orto 15760 tank float is a certified original part Dell'ORTO GENUINE PARTS. It is available in several specific weights to select from the drop-down menu according to your type of engine and carburetor:
| Model / Weight |
Carburetor |
Main application Karting |
| 3.6 g |
VHSB 34 |
Engines Rotax MAX / EVO (Configuration after 2006) |
| 5.2 g |
VHSB 34 |
Engines Rotax Max (Old configuration before 2006) |
| 4.0 g |
VHSB |
Standard configuration / alternative adjustment |
| 9.0 g |
VHSH 30 |
Engines Tm racing kz / Iame kz (Big rate) |
| 2.8 g (VHSH 05) |
VHSH 30 |
KZ competition engines (ultra-precise adjustment / poor) |
| 3.5 g (VHSH 01/03) |
VHSH 30 |
KZ competition engines (standard configuration) |
| 4.5 g (VHSH 04) |
VHSH 30 |
KZ competition engines (tank level adjustment) |
| PHBG model |
PHBG |
Youth Categories / Karting Schools |
- Complete description of the dell'orto tank float product Ref. 15760 - for VHSB, VHSH and PHBG carburettors
Master your carburee with the milligrame with the dell'orto 15760 official vat float. In competitive karting, the float is the hydraulic component that manages the opening and closing of the gasoline inlet needle. A change in weight of the float directly modifies the height of the fuel level in the tank, which enriches or mechanically depletes your carburation over the entire diet range.
Machined according to the rigorous standards of the Italian brand, this float is proposed in a multitude of highly specific weight. That you ride in a monuolite category with a carburettor VHSB 34 (engines Rotax Max) or in gearbox queen (KZ) with a carburettor VHSH 30, each weight is used to refine the engine behavior in the face of climatic conditions and the plot. Designed in a high-floated waterproof composite material, it does not gode fuel and keep a weight of surgical accuracy over the racing.
-The man in Michel (the corner of the expert)
* "Hi the artists of the carburation! The Float dell'ORTO 15760 is the magic and secret tool of paddock wizards to adjust the behavior of the motor without touching the sprinklers.
My unmissable mechanical trick to pay your floats: understand the effect of weight and track independent floats !
Remember this gold rule: the more heavy your float (like the 9g for KZ), the more time it will go back to close the needle. Result, the level of gasoline in the tank will be higher, which enriches your engine at acceleration. Conversely, an ultra-light float (such as 2.8g or 3.6g of Rotax) Rates immediately: the level of tank drops, and your carburation becomes poorer and more sharp downwards.
On VHSB and VHSH carburettors, floats work in pairs on side metal axes. When you disassemble your tank to clean the carb to the brake cleanser, always check that they slide in a 100% free way, without rubbing against the plastic walls of the tank. And above all, use a precision scale at the workshop. If one of your floats took a shot, cracked and drank gasoline, its weight will increase falsely and your engine will rug at low speed or overflowing with the breathes. A healthy tank with good grammage is the assurance of a dazzling revival at the output of pin! "*
Replacement & Setting Following: Step by Step
1.Demontage of the tank:3 min.Put the kart on his carriage. Close the fuel supply of the tank. Using a suitable key or screwdriver, unscrew the lower tank holding screws of your dell'orto (VHSB or VHSH) carburetor and remove it cleanly.
2.Retrait of old floats:2 min.Locate the spindle or metal axis that keeps the floats in place. Gently slide the axle outwards to release the two independent floats and the needle support tab.
3.Selection and laying of the float 15760:5 min.Follow the tip in Michel: Select the ideal weight in your box (ex: 3.6g for a Rotax Max modern). Position the new floats on their lugs, reinsert the holding metal axis and manually check that they oscillate freely up and down without any hard point.
4.ContrSealing sealing and closing:3 min.Replace the tank seal (change it if it is flattened or cracked). Reassemble the lower tank, tighten your screws firmly by hand. Open the gasoline and visually check with your hoses of airing that no overflow occurs, a sign that the neuture closes perfectly.
- SEO FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How to know if I have to choose the 3.6g or 5.2g version for my engine Rotax Max ?
A: This is a question of regulation and technical generation: the version 5.2g was the standard ride on the old VHSB carburettors before 2006. Since the technical evolutions of the brand and on the engine configurations Rotax Max Evo Modern, the model 3.6g has become the absolute standard because it offers a lower tank level that optimizes the behavior of the low and mid-speed engine, avoiding that the engine is engullacing during the deceleration phases.
Q: Is this float Reference 15760 sold by pair or unit ?
A: This original product dell'orto is sold individually. For VHSB 34 or VHSH 30 typeburettors, the system requires two floats (one for the left side, one for the right side of the tank). If you do again the entirety of your carburation, consider ordering a quantity of 2 copies in your cart.
Q: 9G floats for TM KZ wear over time ?
A: The floats in themselves do not occur mechanically since they do not undergo heavy friction. On the other hand, they suffer the massive vibrations of the 125cc gear motors (Kz). Over the seasons, the plastic internal axis can take play or float can undergo micro-cracks invisible to the naked eye if the kart vibrates a lot. It is recommended to check their tightness and weight on a precision balance at each winter revision.
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To complete your order and ensure absolute sealing of your power supply, consider adding to your cart our selection of dell'orto tank seals and our original carburetor edges. If you have a doubt about the perfect grammage for your next race, tell me and I will help you make the right choice !