QD10 Float

[chris-p]

Has anyone modified a newer float to use on a QD10? Then screw the hinge onto that.

Motor was flooding like crazy. Opened her up, and found the float was so swelled, it was catching on the float bowl housing.

I see vintage outboard has the bowl gaskets, but that is about it.

[Casey Lynn]

I just did that on an RD (35hp) that had the old cork float.
Used one of the new floats out of a 40-70hp and shaved it down to fit. Took about two minutes

[chris-p]

Great thanks.

Are needles and seats still available for the early QD?

The needles on these have the groove cut into them that the float arm locks in.

I suppose if they cannot be found, you could modify a newer needle and seat by cutting the groove. Wonder if the groove for the spring on the newer needles lines up?

[beerman57]

I think the float is about the only thing not available. I did a QD11 that had been sitting for probably 25-30 years. Seaway even had the coils, but they were expensive.

[Casey Lynn]

Think there is still a kit for that engine that includes the parts you are looking for

[chris-p]

I emailed seaway, so will see.

I have a box of floats, but none have the width that the QD10 has. When I install the float clip on them, they don’t come level with the casting when inverted. They are short as they are not wide enough. Maybe Ill make one from scratch.

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