Reply To: 1963 Evinrude oil leak

[David Stanton]

I forgot to add that if your float is made out of cork, it may not float so well any more, especially if the protective  varnish coating is damaged or gone.  Ethanol in the gas and other things wreck this coating, and the cork can soak up gas and not float well any more.  If that’s the case, either replace it, or thoroughly dry it out and recoat it.  I’ve used clear, hot fuel proof, model airplane “Dope”.  I’ve heard of people coating them with superglue but haven’t tried it myself.  New float is best.

Dave