<VV> Leaky float repair

[Doug Mackintosh]

I succeeded in sealing my Rochester carb float! Thanks for everyone who offered advice. I had to do some experimenting before I got it right, but here is what worked:
 
- Leak test by dunking in hot water and watching for bubbles
- Drilled 1/16" hole in the float
- Shook the gas out 
- Heated with a hair dryer to drive off the remaining fumes
- Applied flux
- Tinned the end of my 30 Watt soldering iron (I used electrical solder)
- Applied the iron to the float until the solder flowed
- Cooled down and rechecked for leaks


-- Doug Mackintosh
Corsa member since 1996
Corsa/NC member since 1996, Virtual Vairs member
Corvair owner 1969-1971 and 1996-on