Carburetor Float Repair

[HWRC]

Is there any way to repair a small hole along the seam in a brass carburetor float without soldering? I know JB Weld nor Devcon do not hold up well in gasoline, but what about one of the gas tank sealers that are not affected by alcohol such as Gold Seal?

 

[Mike M]

Solder it or get a new float.

Remove the solder from a little spot on the float (many have it as that's how they make them) which will let air in and out as you then do the seam. Then finish up with a quick spot on that hole.

 

[Lee B]

No, nothing really can last long enough to even consider using except solder.

 

[Mike(NEOhio)]

You could try Mechanic's Seal-All. I have used it on a leaky gas tank on a car. It lasted for years. I don't know how it will work immersed in gas but it's a cheap fix and can't hurt to try.

 

[old]

About the only real way to fix that problem i a new float. I have never had any luck with soldering one up or other way of fixing them because it adds weight to the float which is turn makes it sit heavy and not work correctly.

 

[RandyB(MI)]

I agree 100% with Mike's post but will also add that usually where there is one hole/crack there will be more close behind. Sometimes it's a product of being cheaply made and sometimes just bouncing around a lot of yrs or being dropped. If you do get a new one don't just buy the cheapest one on e-bay. Also wherever you buy locally, look it over good to make sure it isn't one of them with little "stretch marks" all over it from the stamping process. They aren't far from cracking. I have never seen one leak on the solder seam.

 

[Mark-Ia]

Just buy a new one on Ebay and be done.