Older metal gas can float

[hammerhandle]

What type of coating is applied on the cork float on the inside ??

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Older metal gas can float

nothing, it looks coated from the oil and gas.

 

[murraygw]

Re: Older metal gas can float

If the cork breaks are there replacments like a plastic or rubber?

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Older metal gas can float

I don't know of any synthetic replacemants. You can still get the original cork float from you JohnnyRude dealer for about 3 bucks. I've heard painting it with model airplane dope will work. I just painted a new cork with polyurethane varnish. I understand the originals were painted with shellac, which just won't seal with today's ethanol blends.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Older metal gas can float

Hammer, Old Johnnyrude carbs had cork floats. They appeared to be varnished. For a fuel tank I would think you could use some plastic wine bottle corks. Alternatively, you could coat the cork with some polyester resin.