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Offline catzor

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Metal float repair?
« on: October 18, 2010, 04:05:04 PM »
I have one float that is definitely leaking, and my others can't be far behind it. Replacements are quite expensive, so is there any repairs I can try? My thought was some sort of coating, similar to what you might use on a gas tank. Would that work? What should I use?
1991 CB250 Nighthawk
1986 VT500C
1989 EX500
1973 CB175 Super Sport


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Re: Metal float repair?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2010, 04:19:59 PM »
You can solder or just replace with the newer plastic.All guys that own these bikes should have at least a couple banks of scrapper carbs to keep thing rolling.Buy the old junk when you see it around.  ;)

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Re: Metal float repair?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2010, 04:34:53 PM »
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Re: Metal float repair?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2010, 04:54:12 PM »
Believe me if one goes bad watch out,they are at the end of their lifespan.  40+ years is pretty good for old brass and solder if they have not been messed with to much. Put newer plastic in 71 750's before ,  no problems  ;)  What bike and what year are we even talking about since I do not see a brass floater in your sig.Hell they may not even be brass???? I think I got it try seal all on your plastic float. Actually damn good stuff-   http://www.eclecticproducts.com/sealall.htm
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Re: Metal float repair?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010, 05:24:22 PM »
This is actually in reference to a cb175 I picked up over the weekend.
1991 CB250 Nighthawk
1986 VT500C
1989 EX500
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Re: Metal float repair?
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2010, 05:45:05 PM »
OHHH catzor you sneeeky little devil you---I see you have added that on your sig.  ;D  Does it have one cam or two,heck who cares smear the seal all on and you good to go for awhile,but you may want to get a solder gun also  ;)

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Re: Metal float repair?
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2010, 06:08:01 PM »
I have soldered repairs on the floats on my XS650's but it always seems to be a temporary fix as the float chamber is usually crumbling from the inside.  I get maybe a year at the most before they leak again.  Pry open that wallet they are only $20. ;D  Only $12 for the XS from MikesXS. :D

I have also soldered on a known good chamber on a float bracket that had a leaker.  They come apart easily with a 35 watt iron.  
« Last Edit: October 20, 2010, 06:22:03 PM by srust58 »