Resealing an old cork carburetor float

[outboardnut]

crosbyman
Will the $15 float fit and work on a RD-17????
Have you done this before?

[stanley]

I think I remember reading somewhere that the floats  were coated to prevent any bits falling off and clogging  fuel system.I’ve also read that there is a fungus that can attack the cork and cause it to break down and coating prevented that.I have no idea whether either is true.

[crosbyman]

no never done it but if it uses these typical  cork flots it should be fine

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[joecb]

I’ve not tried, but I understand the floats can be made of balsa wood. I’m sure that these would have to be coated, I would use hot fuel proof dope. Balsa would allow much flexibility in carving the necessary shape.

Joe B

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