re seal free floating brass floats

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re seal free floating brass floats

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my front su float was partially full and not shutting off fuel. I boiled the gas out but there were holes at every bend( not truly circular ) after it was empty i shellaced it which is an old timer fix I once heard. Will ethanol in the gas wash the shellac off? Is there a way to seal them more permanently? Or buy 2 plastic ones for $48 each.
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If I was you, I'd buy the float. A flatbed on the highway will cost you a lot more when the float fails again.
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I have that part number. Not sure if the 1600 and the U20 use that same part though. $59 pr includes shipping
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Brass floats are soldered in my experience. Just get the newer plastic ones and eliminate any future float problems.
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That low temp solder would have Trumped the shellac
It could work for 4 more years
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