You will have to make a float. Check home improvement and hardware stores. You want a cork in the natural form as apposed to compressed granules. Gasoline could dissolve the binder. Another option is the Mercury closed foam float (Mercury number 1385-8983 – NAPA number 18-7208.). You will need to cut it down to fit as well.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
Thanks to both of you! I am restoring this unit for a young friend of my wife. Looks like I will go with the NAPA part. There was lots of “Crud” in the bowl. Ed, is yours a NOS part?
You will also need new leather Primer Seals and instructions to install them. I am the guy that makes them. Send $10.00 sash and a self addressed Stamped Envelope to me; Lloyd Lautner 9289 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City Michigan 49685.
This engine seems to run High RPM’s and Low RPMs without touching the speed lever. I am assuming it is leaking air past the seals. The float seems to float when I tested it….