Glass Bowl Fuel Filter?

[55 Fargo]

Hi all, just returned from a 10 mile drive, nice, but really windy out.

I have a question regarding the glass bowl fuel filters.

I noticed mine as about 1/3 full of fuel on return from my rive.

I figure should be okay, as the float and needle should be holding back pressure if the carb bowl is full.

Then I think, should this not be full, as I am revving engine , as the float may be closed, this filter bowl should be completely full of gas.

I suspect the float is sticking open, or my fuel pump is weak.

Is this normal, or do I have a problem here with carb or fuel pump.....thanx Fred

PS heres a pic for you turkey lovers, took this 2 days ago after a late night spring snow..

Edited May 4, 2011 by Rockwood

[Merle Coggins]

I've noticed the same thing on mine. It allways appears 1/2 full, but the engine runs just fine. I assume that is an optical illusion.

Merle