[Goatracer1]

I have seen just the opposite over the years. If there was the slightest nick in a solid float it would soak up gas. It was if the smooth outside sealed the float.

[Dick Boneske]

Originally Posted by Goatracer1

I have seen just the opposite over the years. If there was the slightest nick in a solid float it would soak up gas. It was if the smooth outside sealed the float.

I can only tell you what my experience has been with floats. I have heard stories like yours about bad nitrile floats, but never have experienced it.

As I said, I have experienced many leaky brass floats. I thought I had it figured out when I began testing every brass float for leaks five years ago. But, some of them developed leaks. The aftermarket floats, to my knowledge are manufactured in India, China, and other countries, none in the USA. Quality is very poor, as previous poster have mentioned.

Customers that have a beautifully restored Tri-Power do not want gas overflowing any one of the carbs.

[65 Lamnas]

Originally Posted by Goatracer1

I have seen just the opposite over the years. If there was the slightest nick in a solid float it would soak up gas. It was if the smooth outside sealed the float.

I've seen it too. It doesn't happen very often, but any imperfection in the "skin" and the float will quickly deteriorate and absorb fuel.

[Goatracer1]

I was working for a Pontiac dealer in the 1970's and floats in the Q-jets were a problem. Maybe since then the bad floats have all been replaced. The only brass floats I couldn't fix was a set of 3 that had water freeze in the float bowls and collapse them.