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fsacht · 05-13-2018, 03:53 PM

I have a'48 Merc and need a float valve. Bought a rebuild kit from a well-thought-of source and the needle has a rubber tip that won't drop down out of its seat. Where can I buy a valve assembly without buying the entire gasket, etc kit? It's a 2 barrel 94 with 59 cast into the body. All tags and other ID are long gone.

JM 35 Sedan · 05-13-2018, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fsacht

I have a'48 Merc and need a float valve. Bought a rebuild kit from a well-thought-of source and the needle has a rubber tip that won't drop down out of its seat. Where can I buy a valve assembly without buying the entire gasket, etc kit? It's a 2 barrel 94 with 59 cast into the body. All tags and other ID are long gone.

Try Uncle Max, Max Musgrove(sp?). He is a member here, so look him up in members list, and send him a PM or email.

GaryU. · 05-13-2018, 04:10 PM

See this is your first post, welcome to Fordbarn. Might want to put your location, might be a member near you that has what you need.

Brian · 05-13-2018, 05:44 PM

Try Uncle Max, Max Musgrove(

or...charlieny, also a member here.
Either of these fine gentlemen will be able to assist you, I am sure.

Charlie ny · 05-13-2018, 06:10 PM

You have a Ford carb, Max usually deals in Strombergs. If he does not have the float
valve, I have some NOS . Brass seat, stainless needle.
Charlie ny
[email protected]

uncle max · 05-13-2018, 06:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie ny

You have a Ford carb, Max usually deals in Strombergs. If he does not have the float
valve, I have some NOS . Brass seat, stainless needle.
Charlie ny
[email protected]

Charlie don't lie.

cmbrucew · 05-13-2018, 08:01 PM

I don't think uncle Max would lie either. Both an asset to Ford Barn.
Bruce

Art Newland · 05-13-2018, 08:36 PM

Isn't it pretty common for the rubber (viton ?) To be a little stubborn to drop out of the seat? I think usually the fuel pump will push it out of the way.

J Franklin · 05-13-2018, 11:02 PM

Agree. It is the fuel pressure that opens the valve.

Here is an interesting valve I have seen.

https://www.daytonaparts.com/daytona...oat-valve.html

V8COOPMAN · 05-13-2018, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Agree. It is the fuel pressure that opens the valve.

Here is an interesting valve I have seen.

https://www.daytonaparts.com/daytona...oat-valve.html

Besides Charlie ny and Uncle Max mentioned previously, keep in mind DAYTONA PARTS as shown in the link above for ALL of your carburetor rebuild parts......the QUALITY stuff, much of it available a la carte. DD

fsacht · 05-14-2018, 06:37 PM

Thanks for the welcome to the forum.
I installed the carb today with the "rubber" needle. Don't know if fuel pump preessure pushed it open but it runs. Thanks for the variety of advice I see on this site.

05-13-2018, 03:53 PM	#1
fsacht Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 30	where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? I have a'48 Merc and need a float valve. Bought a rebuild kit from a well-thought-of source and the needle has a rubber tip that won't drop down out of its seat. Where can I buy a valve assembly without buying the entire gasket, etc kit? It's a 2 barrel 94 with 59 cast into the body. All tags and other ID are long gone.

05-13-2018, 04:10 PM	#3
GaryU. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Posts: 831	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? See this is your first post, welcome to Fordbarn. Might want to put your location, might be a member near you that has what you need.

05-13-2018, 05:44 PM	#4
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? Try Uncle Max, Max Musgrove( or...charlieny, also a member here. Either of these fine gentlemen will be able to assist you, I am sure. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

05-13-2018, 06:10 PM	#5
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? You have a Ford carb, Max usually deals in Strombergs. If he does not have the float valve, I have some NOS . Brass seat, stainless needle. Charlie ny [email protected]

05-13-2018, 08:01 PM	#7
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,080	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? I don't think uncle Max would lie either. Both an asset to Ford Barn. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

05-13-2018, 08:36 PM	#8
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? Isn't it pretty common for the rubber (viton ?) To be a little stubborn to drop out of the seat? I think usually the fuel pump will push it out of the way. __________________ "whatever works!"

05-13-2018, 11:02 PM	#9
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,370	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? Agree. It is the fuel pressure that opens the valve. Here is an interesting valve I have seen. https://www.daytonaparts.com/daytona...oat-valve.html Last edited by J Franklin; 05-13-2018 at 11:18 PM.

05-14-2018, 06:37 PM	#11
fsacht Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 30	Re: where can I buy a float valve without entire rebuild kit? Thanks for the welcome to the forum. I installed the carb today with the "rubber" needle. Don't know if fuel pump preessure pushed it open but it runs. Thanks for the variety of advice I see on this site.