FUEL FLOAT VARNISH
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FUEL FLOAT VARNISH
Has anyone found a reliable varnish to coat the Piper J3 Cub cork float?
Pleasentku - Ian
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Re: FUEL FLOAT VARNISH
The varnish used is not ethanol proof, so I replaced my float with an ethanol proof replacement. As I have a Vagabond they are Ford Model A parts, and available for vintage cars. Though we have no immediate plans in our group to use fuel with ethanol content, I have been slowly replacing all seals and parts, just in case it is put in the tank by error.
https://www.oneillvintageford.co.uk/cgi ... 2d9313_2dC
You can get them through LAS (actually AS&S parts), where they seem to do two sizes.
Note they are not trimable, so cannot be cut down to match your size.
https://www.oneillvintageford.co.uk/cgi ... 2d9313_2dC
You can get them through LAS (actually AS&S parts), where they seem to do two sizes.
Note they are not trimable, so cannot be cut down to match your size.
Ian Melville
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Re: FUEL FLOAT VARNISH
Why not use 2-pack epoxy varnish; totally fuel-proof once cured.
Available from all good yachting suppliers.
Available from all good yachting suppliers.
Rob Lees
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