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Daves55Sedan · 05-21-2015, 08:05 PM

'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 · 05-21-2015, 08:40 PM

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 · 05-21-2015, 09:55 PM

Hey, I resemble that!!

streetdreams · 05-22-2015, 06:11 AM

scicala, he's on here as well as HAMB. Sal Cicala (586) 612-1650 [email protected]

oj · 05-22-2015, 07:27 AM

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 · 05-22-2015, 09:50 AM

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I carry them in stock.

Daves55Sedan · 05-26-2015, 04:30 PM

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.

05-21-2015, 08:05 PM	#1
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	carb float '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?

05-21-2015, 08:40 PM	#2
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: carb float 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...

05-21-2015, 09:55 PM	#3
parklane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Thomas, ON Canada Posts: 598	Re: carb float Hey, I resemble that!! __________________ If brains were wire, some couldn't short circuit a firefly

05-22-2015, 06:11 AM	#4
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: carb float scicala, he's on here as well as HAMB. Sal Cicala (586) 612-1650 [email protected]

05-22-2015, 07:27 AM	#5
oj Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 293	Re: carb float 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.

05-22-2015, 09:50 AM	#6
Dick's Hot Rod Place Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 622	Re: carb float Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I carry them in stock. __________________ www.dickshotrodcarbs.com

05-26-2015, 04:30 PM	#7
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: carb float 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.