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KiWinUS · 08-07-2010, 08:00 AM

I am looking for suggestions of what to put on the cork float of my NOS 36 ford fuel sender . Keeping in mind of the gas that we have to run today .I want to install it later today before going to big cruise in at Mooresville NC.
Thanks
Cheers
Tony

G.M. · 08-07-2010, 08:26 AM

Tony you could dip it in gas tank sealant but the best solution would be to buy a brass float from someone like Drake for $10.00 G.M.

ken ct · 08-07-2010, 09:47 AM

Use a brass float,i have good originals and test gooood. $8 plus $5 shipping. ken ct.

TJ · 08-07-2010, 10:22 AM

Use a brass float or get a plastic float that they use in new cars.

KiWinUS · 08-07-2010, 10:38 AM

Thanks GM great idea ! Thanks to all other replies also , but I want to use orig NOS sender unit with cork & not modify it for a brass float , I have some old brass floats on old senders .
Thanks
Cheers
Tony

trainguy · 08-07-2010, 10:45 AM

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I have been using A thickened form of Crazy glue[another brand sold in hobby shops]alchohl will not affect it.I buush 2 coats on the cork.I use it mostly for carb floats both for sealing and for repair.I have a float I did 10 years ago and is still working. Phil

Jack E/NJ · 08-07-2010, 11:26 AM

I don't think a 'real' cork float would be affected by today's gasoline-alcohol blends. So I wouldn't coat it with anything.

Jack E/NJ

aaron griffey · 08-07-2010, 01:01 PM

I have fixed many an old Ford float by putting a plastic float on froma junkyard Toyota.
The early 8's Corolla with the tank under the rear seat is the easiest.
Lift the seat cusion and unscrew the sending unit and take off the float. It'll last and not leak like some brass ones will.

08-07-2010, 08:00 AM	#1
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,991	what to put on 36 fuel sender cork I am looking for suggestions of what to put on the cork float of my NOS 36 ford fuel sender . Keeping in mind of the gas that we have to run today .I want to install it later today before going to big cruise in at Mooresville NC. Thanks Cheers Tony

08-07-2010, 08:26 AM	#2
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork Tony you could dip it in gas tank sealant but the best solution would be to buy a brass float from someone like Drake for $10.00 G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

08-07-2010, 09:47 AM	#3
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork Use a brass float,i have good originals and test gooood. $8 plus $5 shipping. ken ct.

08-07-2010, 10:22 AM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,097	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork Use a brass float or get a plastic float that they use in new cars.

08-07-2010, 10:38 AM	#5
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,991	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork Thanks GM great idea ! Thanks to all other replies also , but I want to use orig NOS sender unit with cork & not modify it for a brass float , I have some old brass floats on old senders . Thanks Cheers Tony

08-07-2010, 10:45 AM	#6
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have been using A thickened form of Crazy glue[another brand sold in hobby shops]alchohl will not affect it.I buush 2 coats on the cork.I use it mostly for carb floats both for sealing and for repair.I have a float I did 10 years ago and is still working. Phil

08-07-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,179	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork I don't think a 'real' cork float would be affected by today's gasoline-alcohol blends. So I wouldn't coat it with anything. Jack E/NJ

08-07-2010, 01:01 PM	#8
aaron griffey Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hayward, Ca. Posts: 93	Re: what to put on 36 fuel sender cork I have fixed many an old Ford float by putting a plastic float on froma junkyard Toyota. The early 8's Corolla with the tank under the rear seat is the easiest. Lift the seat cusion and unscrew the sending unit and take off the float. It'll last and not leak like some brass ones will.