Re: 1951 sea king help
Yeah, you need a float in the carb...but not necessarily a cork one. Of course cork floats are entirely durable if you take some precautions. If the cork float is intact, just soaked with gas and heavy you can take it out, let it dry out completely for a few days, then reseal it with epoxy or fuel-proof dope (for model airplanes at hobby shops), then re-install it. Or you can replace it with a newer float, like has already been suggested. The high and low-speed settings are pretty simple. Turn both clockwise gently until they seat/stop. Turn the high-speed/big needle out (counterclockwise) about 3/4 to 1 turn. Turn the slow-speed/idle needle out about 1 to 1 and 1/4 turn. You'll have to adjust both a little after you get it running. Run it up to speed and adjust the high speed in or out until it runs best, then idle it down and adjust the slow speed the same way. It's best to do final adjustments on the boat, under load.
