1957 omc carburetor float

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  • June 26, 2026 at 11:16 am #323001
    bck1
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      Have just cleaned my carburetor and found toe original float crusty so will use a clean one I have. Likely related to Etoh fuel .  Have seen that you can seal with model airplane dope and some suggest thinning prior to use   What should I use as a thinner  Thank BK

      June 26, 2026 at 11:23 am #323003
      JACQUES
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        Since  latest findings on crazy glue as a seal proves unsatistactory try airplane dope but you can order AMAZON  cheap china floats that come in kits  as low as   $15

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        June 26, 2026 at 11:46 am #323006
        bck1
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          Thanks for your response  Do I need to thin the dope?

          June 26, 2026 at 12:42 pm #323009
          Tubs
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            Link – https://www.aomci.org/forums/topic/think-twice-about-coating-your-float/

            A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

            June 26, 2026 at 1:07 pm #323011
            JACQUES
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              I never  thinned  when I   did   a few   ..the stuff evaporates fast…even inside the bottle !!

              Suggest you invest is a nice new float and be done with it    AP Dope was expensive when I purchased some years ago….the  net cost difference won’t be much  for peace of mind.

               

              up to you

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