Re: OMC cork floats?

[RICHARD A. WHITE]

quote Mumbles:

The BRP carb kits I use contain a new plastic foam float so I always install it. If the old cork one still looks good, I’ll save it for an emergency but usually they look pretty beaten and weathered.

Since OMC/BRP are only in business to make $$$ and plastic or cork floats being much cheaper to produce than a two piece brass float, I think it’s obvious why they went that route.

I did try to make a brass float for a TN once but haven’t had a chance to try it out yet. Maybe I should try again as my soldering skills have improved a bit since this attempt was made. ☺

Mumbles, excellent attempt, my only comment would be your trying to add solder to the float, when you should be trying to "flow" the solder into the joint…BIG difference in weight and appearance. think like trying to solder a water line… they heat the joint, that has been properly prepared and fluxed, then once hot enough they then introduce a small amount of solder and it flows the entire way around the joint.. Hope I described it right, plumber can show you…after all that is their trade… Trying to help…

Regards

Richard

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