carb float

[Daves55Sedan]

'55 Ford 2bbl carb float is full of gas. Can't tell where the leak is. Is there anyplace where you can buy a new float for Holley 2100, 94 or flathead carb? Is there anyone who can repair an old one?

 

[Dobie Gillis]

Here's how to find and fix the leak:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJmmbvTqFTA

I think the guy is Canadian but we won't hold that against him...

 

[parklane]

Hey, I resemble that!!

 

[streetdreams]

scicala, he's on here as well as HAMB. Sal Cicala (586) 612-1650 sal_cicala@yahoo.com

 

[oj]

Best to replace it. New ones are available. Problem with repairs is weight, the weight is critical. If it becomes a few grams heavier from excess solder then it'll ride lower in the fuel and that means it will take a greater amount of fuel to shut off the needle & seat.
I do a lot of carb work and have scales to weigh the floats on the older carbs.

 

[Dick's Hot Rod Place]

I carry them in stock.

 

[Daves55Sedan]

I decided to order a new float from Dick and he also makes ethanol-safe carb gasket sets so I ordered one of those from him too. I will use those in my spare carb (Holley 2100) while I drive using the Ford EBU carb that has a Daytona parts rebuild kit in it.
Dicks prices are very reasonable too.