Treating the inside of a float bowl

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arnard

Discussion Starter · 6 mo ago

Have a walk behind snowblower that got a new carb and then sat for a couple season. The fuel of course separated and rusted the inside of the new float bowl. I have another float bowl I can use but just curious if anyone has ever found anything to treat the inside of a rusted float bowl with. I assume the antique tractor guys might have a trick or two.

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5540jd

· #2 · 6 mo ago

Best not to leave gas in something that sits too long. Most of the antique tractors have a cast iron bowl. Doesn’t affect it as much. It will surface rust some, but definitely nothing like carbon steel.

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TempletonJDguy

· #3 · 6 mo ago

I find a lot of those snowblower carb bowls with pinholes. I assume it’s from water sitting in the bowl for long periods. They do make a coating for the inside of gas tanks. I’ve read about guys using it on bikes and saws but I’ve never used it.

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arnard

Discussion Starter · #4 · 6 mo ago

I rarely have carb problems since I started treating all my fuel with Sta-bil when I purchase it. Every now and then I miss a jug. Might have been what happened here.

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drew

· #5 · 6 mo ago

TempletonJDguy said:
I find a lot of those snowblower carb bowls with pinholes. I assume it’s from water sitting in the bowl for long periods. They do make a coating for the inside of gas tanks. I’ve read about guys using it on bikes and saws but I’ve never used it.

Damon Industries Red-Kote Gas Tank Liner I've used it on tanks, never tried it on a carb.