Sinking Carb Float

[iasledder]

After drying out a cork carb float, what is used to reseal the float that is impervious to gasoline?

Thanks.---Jim

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[tx1961whaler]

Re: Sinking Carb Float

Some have claimed that "Fuel proof dope" from the hobby store (model airplanes) works. I replace the cork floats, if I can.

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Sinking Carb Float

I agree, replace it. You have no way of knowing that it is completely dried out. I've heard of using dope before but now a day I wonder what E10 would do to it.

 

[iasledder]

Re: Sinking Carb Float

Anybody have a source for floats for a HD-25, 2.5 hp Johnson twin, circa late '40's?

Tks.---Jim

 

[F_R]

Re: Sinking Carb Float

Mercury. Part number 18-7208, here at iboats. Run a 3/32" drill down through the center for the float pin. It is made of fuel-proof, alcohol-proof material.

 

[iasledder]

Re: Sinking Carb Float

Thank you. Good info.---Jim