Carburetor float help

[nightstorm56]

I have a slight problem with my carburetor's float. We first discovered it has taken in a lot of gasoline, so we drained out as much gas as possible and soldered it back up. A little later, it took in gasoline again, and we re-soldered it inside and out. Now I believe it's done it again, but I don't know where to get a replacement float for it. I went to Autozone for a replacement and they handed me one that has two floaty looking things. The one inside my carb is a soliatary brass float. Now, do they sell those same solitary floats or do I have to replace it with one of the dual float-looking things? Is the solitary float even supposed to be in my engine? It's a 318 Plymouth, so I don't know if that will make a difference.

Thanks for any info you can give!

[resq302]

If you can't find one locally at an auto parts store, you might want to try calling carbureator rebuild shops as they might be able to sell you one or give you a lead on where they get theirs.

[Chryco Psycho]

you could unsolder it completely clean it & resolder ti 

[Challenger340]

Clean it, drain it, quick light acid clean(metal prep), dip in "seal all". and dry with a hair dryer.

Don't laugh, it works.

[TylerCharger69]

I've experienced sometimes  that soldering may actually cause too much weight on the floats themselves.   Better off finding another float.