I too would not spend any money on new inlet valve until try adjusting what is there.
The large sight glass bowls, fuel level is about centered in the glass.
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Set the fuel level dry by turning the bowl upside down, adjust the float so its about level, that should get it ballparked.
In this photo you can see the casting line is about even with the bottom of the site plug.
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