Float bowl leaking!

[CV16]

On my 1983 Merc 25 srerial # 638 3290, I have a leaky float bowl. I can't seem to find a new one. Does anybody here have a good, non-leaking used one? I'm going to try and use the gas tank repair stuff, but I don't expect it to work. #17 is what I need.
http://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/676_7.cfm

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

I don't mean to be rude, but is it a crack in bowl and not a gasket leak?
there is a sticky somewhere on this site that has bone yards for parts.???

 

[CV16]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

Not rude at all, I'd rather get 1,000 things to check than none at all. It's a plastic bowl with a small crack in it. I put all new gaskets in it thinking that would solve the problem, it didn't. The seeping is in a wierd place, in a recessed hole! I'll check for the bone yard link!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

Can't guaranty which of these are still in business but read this http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=438822

 

[countryboy26047]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

Im not sure if it will bond to plastic, but I used something called "Quik Steel" on a hole in the gas tank of my wifes quad, been holding up for a year now and no leaks. Might be worth looking into.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

is leaky at parts 19 and 20? if so the gasket/ washer

 

[CV16]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

I replaced all the gaskets and washers. It's leaking through the plastic, I can see where. I was going to try the gas tank repair stuff, but their site says it's not for use on plastic tanks. I roughed up the area last night and put some plasti-weld on it. I'll wait the 24 hours for the full cure and give it a shot tomorrow. I would like to buy a good one even if this works for now.

 

[CV16]

Re: Float bowl leaking!

I put some Plasti-weld on it, seems to be working just fine.