Can this float be fixed??

IAtractorKid · Sep 23, 2014

My sisters IH 606 runs great but always floods itself out after a couple minutes. Pulled the carb apart tonight thinking the float needed adjusted...this is what I found! Carb is really really clean so I'm guessing the previous owner went through it, broke the float and was hoping it would run enough to get it sold without fixing. Anyway, is there any saving this one? I do have a little soldering experience...was wondering about epoxy or maybe JB weld but didn't know if they would hold up. What do you think?

souNdguy · Sep 23, 2014

solder it.

take a piece of non flux core welding mig wire.. say.. 3/4" piece, and use it as a splint on top to bridge from the float to the lever. clean, flush, tin and then put it in a jig and solder it.

the solder should hold, but the lil wire will stiffen it and prevent it from cracking out at the repair. the smal extra weight shouldn't bee too big a deal.

Tom Fleming · Sep 23, 2014

Solder it. clean it up. Make sure there are no gas fumes left in the float (if it was leaking). don't use too much solder, as it will weigh down the float.

make sure the parts are clean, clean, clean. rosin core flux, and just enough solder to join the parts. should be good as new.

CharlieNJ · Sep 23, 2014

You could solder it, or buy a new one from this site for $22.50...if you solder it, check it for leaks afterwards by holding it down in hot water and look for air bubbles.

redforlife · Sep 23, 2014

I vote to try to solder it too. If you can save it, it will prevent you from having to buy new one. Don't think I would do the epoxy or JB weld thing. Solder or buy new.

Nebraska Cowman · Sep 24, 2014

Yes, solder it. The practice will be good for you.

rustyfarmall · Sep 24, 2014

I would just buy a new float, and then, if you want to, go ahead and attempt to repair the broken float. The brass is extremely thin. The float is filled with air, kind of like a balloon, and if you put TOO much heat against it, the balloon WILL burst.

IAtractorKid · Sep 24, 2014

I'm in line with your thinking. Have a new one on
the way from this site, and I'm going to try and fix
this one sometime and save for a spare if I can
successfully repair it. Thanks!

LMack · Sep 24, 2014

No do not waste your time. I know others have said go for it but the extra weight the weld will add will alter how the float works. You may not be happy with how it works after the repair. It will certainly make the level in the bowl deeper and could cause the carb to flood if the level is maintained too high.

Owen Aaland · Sep 24, 2014

It was originally solder when manufactured. There is no reason for it to be any heavier after re-soldering it than it was when it was new. I have done several like that. It is not all that difficult to do if you are familiar with soldering.

Tom Fleming · Sep 24, 2014

Owen, AMEN!

rustred · Sep 25, 2014

I agree, the solder weight has no effect on float. after all its just a very thin film of it doing the job. just as a very thin film of oil running between your engine brg's. holding the crank suspended in oil.
but you need soldering experience as this is not the proper thing to practice on.

jeffcat · Sep 25, 2014

First clean the brass with "Bar keepers friend" Make every thing nice and clean.I use radio solder cause it has a lower melt temperature. It is 60/40 lead tin so don't breath the fumes. I use the solder paste that depot sells for plumbing. White and green tin can. JIG everything up so when you hit it with a low wattage solder iron you do not mess up. Should be a snap. Jeffcat

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