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Jun 13, 2016 | 07:16 PM

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Prot

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Maybe something from a bait and tackle shop would work.

Jun 13, 2016 | 07:31 PM

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I never thought this would be such a problem, gasoline doesn't get along with much. The bait and tackle shop would have something that would fit, but how it holds up to gas is the biggy. I don't want plastic dissolving in my tank, or little pieces floating around.

Jun 13, 2016 | 07:34 PM

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Besides bait and tackle, they will also have floats for portable gas tanks.

Jun 13, 2016 | 07:51 PM

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0maha

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Somehow, I think Seafoam could be useful here.

Jun 13, 2016 | 08:07 PM

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If the float is brass, you might be able to patch it with some solder.

Jun 13, 2016 | 08:22 PM

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bluharley

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It's plastic. I've been reading where people have used just a cork and sealed it with RC Airplane dope, if it protects against that stuff, should do ok with gas.

Jun 13, 2016 | 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bluharley

It's actually a lot of fun! I miss the old Harley, but this thing is small, light and nimble. It gets up to 60mph pretty quick.

Those things are a blast to run around on.
Honda uhh Maybe a generator carb??

nah dude I'm serious

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Jun 13, 2016 | 08:24 PM

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WP50

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Originally Posted by Dr.Hess

If the float is brass, you might be able to patch it with some solder.

Now that's a thought Did that years ago on a Carter AFB

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Jun 14, 2016 | 01:41 PM

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bluharley

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Found a used sender in town, $20 f-ing dollars. Highway robbery. Could only use the float, but it floats, now to adjust it when it gets to half a tank.