I have read from other listers that, once dried out, the plastic floats can be
patched by melting with a soldering gun like a Weller.
Mark
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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net on behalf of Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Sent: Thu 25/05/2006 7:32 PM
To: TR
Subject: Re: [TR] Tank float supplier?
Eric K. wrote:
>The fuel tank sender float in my TR decided it would be a good idea to
>retain a reserve supply of fuel... Here's a picture for your amusement:
>
I don't think that is an original TR3 float (my recollection is they
were little metal cans) so that may complicate sourcing a replacement.
Have you considered emptying it out and sealing the hole (epoxy) which
is likely rather small?
Geo H
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