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Leaking float

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ikantbreave

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Hiya folks,

Is there any way to fix a leaking float? I have one float that continues to fill up with gas when it sits overnight. I tried to use a commercial fuel tank repair kit epoxy but even after it cured 24 hours, it melted (best way I can describe it) after being in fuel for a couple days, causing my float to sink... AGAIN. :mad: Can this be soldered, brazed, duct-taped, bubble-gummed??? Thank you so much. :dancing:
 
Is it a plastic or a metal float? if it is plastic then in theory once all epoxy is cleaned off, you could try and use a product like plastex to reseal it. If it is made from metal (likely steel or tin) then you should be able to solder/braze it to fix it up.

Just remember to make sure all the residue of the epoxy is gone, lest it catch up in the plumbing and royally make a mess, especially if it manages to cure in there.
 
Hi,

If all else fails, partsnmore.com may have a float that's not too unreasonably priced.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
im having the same problem any one got a float for a 77 gs550
 
I have three or four brass floats floating around (no pun intended). Do me a favor and measure the length of the pin runner (the tube the float pin goes through on the float) so I can be sure these will work for you.

If they will, $10 shipped each to whomever needs em for as long as I have em.
 
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