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cork float repair

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Tom/Idaho

07-31-2003 09:08:07




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Anyone have an idea on how to reseal a cork float. I think I read somewhere about using shellac to reaseal the cracks, but I can't find that info. Thanks for any assistance. Tom/Idaho




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Jerry K. N.Y.

08-19-2003 12:30:24




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 Re: cork float repair in reply to Tom/Idaho, 07-31-2003 09:08:07  
Reparing cork is not worth the work , as stated by John the new fuels will eat it up,the best thing is to get a good carb. shop and have the float matched with Brass or the new type plastic.
Jerry



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HappyKansan

08-06-2003 13:21:19




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 Re: cork float repair in reply to Tom/Idaho, 07-31-2003 09:08:07  
I have used a product called "Kreme" or "Creme" I don't remember how they spell it, but I bought it at a motorcycle shop. It is used to coat the insides of rusty or leaky gas tanks (so obviously it is impervious to gasoline).....Hope this helps!



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John McPherson

07-31-2003 10:51:58




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 Re: cork float repair in reply to Tom/Idaho, 07-31-2003 09:08:07  
Shellac used to work, until alcohol become incorporated into motor fuels. Even MTBE will disolve shellac. Eurethanes get gummy, and most non catalyzed enamels get soft, or disolve.

About the only thing that is likely to work are some of the new gas tank sealers, like the Eastwood products "POR". Otherwise some of the catalyzed clearcoats and finishes are your only real alternative.



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