The Ford part number quoted below is an exact replacement in brass of the
plastic float that comes from Moss with the replacement sending unit and
that usually has a crack or hole in it right out of the box. It is intended
to be clipped into a C-shaped curve on the end of the float arm. The
original Healey float is about twice as long as the Ford float, is soldered
to its float arm, and I don't think the buoyancies are equivalent. In
summary, the Ford float is not a replacement for the original Healey float,
but it will substitute for the Moss plastic float.
I would second Len's suggestion to find the leak point of the original float
and solder it up.
And just yesterday, I saw on a website an ad for a sealant that is
impervious to fuel and oil. Now, if I could only remember where. If I can
find it again, I'll report.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Len and/or Marge
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 10:16 AM
To: Healeys Mail List
Subject: RE: update and more questions
Jim: Many moons ago someone on The List stated that Ford Part #
COAZ-9202-B was a suitable substitute. It was indicated that this was a
brass float and cost about $4.00. As I said - many moons ago ..... I have
not purchased one - yet - so I can't verify the facts.
I just had the same problem this week. Drilled a small hole in the end,
drained the gas out, soldered up the hole. Could not find any hole or
crack that would have allowed the leak so I may only be good for a short
while. THEN I may go visit my local Ford parts department.
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA
1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
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