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Joe 11-27-2025 07:01 AM

66 tripower floats
 
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Which floats would be correct for the end and center carbs
thanks

dhcarguy 11-27-2025 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe (Post 6593168)
Which floats would be correct for the end and center carbs
thanks

I have the 65 tripower. The single one on the right looks correct for the small base 65 center carb.
the 4 on left look to be correct for the larger base front and rear on mine.
I would imagine for 66 large base center carb would use them also.(just guessing)

Dick Boneske 12-02-2025 10:49 PM

All large floats on '66.

Joe 12-04-2025 04:41 PM

Thank you both. A few days ago, I submerged all of the large floats in 140 deg. F water. No leaks. Then, just out of curiosity I placed each float on an electronic scale.
All came in at .4 oz. So, floats seem good.
Thanks again,

Dick Boneske 12-05-2025 12:13 AM

For quite a few years, I've seen many brass floats leak. I test each one by submerging in water at about 200 degrees. I scrap every one that leaks, as I have not had good success with re-soldering the seams. These floats are 60 plus years old. The aftermarket brass floats are noted to be unreliable.

Pontiac switched to nitrophyl (plastic) floats in 1968, likely for cost savings. I have found the plastic floats to be more reliable than brass.


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