Re: [OMC-Boats] Carb and fuel gauge

Oh and by the way.... I found a plastic, foam filled alcohol resistant
float so as to not have to replace it with another brass one. Price is
right too. Thought it may help others as well.

http://www.boatingsolutions.com/Float-for-Rochester-2-Barrel-P9160C1392.aspx

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 12:01 AM, Justin DeSantis
<duc1098desmo@...> wrote:
> Well, I found a float today that is darn similar to the Rochester
> float. I was able to solder the original float pivot onto the float in
> order to make it a quick fix. Then I'll order a new replacement float
> and have them both. Thanks guys!
>
> On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 9:36 PM, Justin DeSantis <duc1098desmo@...> wrote:
>> I knew I could count on you Lee! It's good to know they are so widely
>> available on line. When I sent the e-mail, I hadn't had a chance to
>> search for them. I didn't realize how widely used the Rochester was.
>> Knowing that they used it on the GTO is helpful. There's an old coot
>> who live near me who has built a few GTO's and he hordes parts for
>> them. I'm going to go see him tomorrow and see if he has one. I'll
>> order one if I can't get one local.
>>
>> Thanks again for the help. This list rocks. We need to organize a OMC
>> Mailing list get together so I can repay some of you guys with a beer.
>>
>> On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 7:32 PM, Lee Shuster <lks@...> wrote:
>>> My take on you CARB float parts-source problem:
>>>
>>> Your auto parts store simply doesn't have access to the same suppliers that
>>> the Rochester Carb (you do have a Roc-cha-cha 2GC, right?) Rebuilders do.
>>> So dump your local (not so smart) auto-parts sources and go global, man.
>>>
>>> There are dozens and dozens of sources providing rebuilt Rochester "2-Jet"
>>> (the 2G-series; 2GV, 2GC) carbs and parts. These carbs were used on
>>> literally millions of GM-powered vehicles from 1955 - 1978, common as dirt,
>>> really!
>>> Remember the '55 Chevy which introduced the world to the small block V-8?
>>> Or how about the Tri-Power Pontiac GTO? They can't rebuild them without
>>> having a reliable source for new floats, duh! So you just have to get
>>> smart, that's all.
>>>
>>> Do a google search on Rochester 2 GC (or Rochester 2-Jet) and you'll find
>>> what you need. The internet is indeed, your friend!
>>>
>>> It took me about 30 seconds to find (I would hate to make a living doing
>>> nothing but google searches for people):
>>>
>>> http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/floats/f10.htm
>>>
>>> Also: http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/tech/Rochester/TwoJet-index.html
>>>
>>> Just order an "F10" float and be done with it.
>>>
>>> There are probably many other sources, as well, so have at it. (And BTW, the
>>> fuel gauge and sender is all very common, off-the-shelf, "industry standard"
>>> (240-33 ohm) Stewart-Warner stuff.
>>>
>>> Nothing special about the FUEL GAUGE wiring, sender or gauge (small 18 GA
>>> ORANGE was originally used, as very little current is passed from sender to
>>> gauge.)
>>> See my website http://hhscott.com/evinrude/images/wiring/68_v6_ALL_WIRE.jpg
>>> If you reading an OMC factory wiring diagram is helpful.
>>>
>>>
>>> Lee
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sep 20, 2009, at 4:02 PM, Justin DeSantis wrote:
>>>
>>>> Well, I just pulled the carb off it. Turns out it may not be my fuel
>>>> gauge. My float was completely full of gas again. I sealed up at least
>>>> 5 holes the other day when I rebuilt it, and now there's more. And it
>>>> looks like it's so old and fragile that no matter how much I patch it
>>>> up, it's going to keep leaking. I don't want to patch it anymore and
>>>> risk being stranded in the river again.
>>>>
>>>> So here's the problem, according to the auto parts store, the float is
>>>> no longer available. So what can I do? Is there another float that
>>>> will match up? Anyone have a fix for the original one? I need to find
>>>> a way to get a float in there. My fuel gauge may still be A problem,
>>>> but it isn't THE problem.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 3:38 PM, Doug Julien <dfjulien@...> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi All:
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a spare fuel/ammeter gauge from a '69 Sportsman 120 if any of you
>>>>> determine that the gauge itself is the problem. Shipping is $10.35 max and
>>>>> probably less. Only proviso is that you offer it to someone else on this
>>>>> list if it doesn't fix your problem. See photo!
>>>>>
>>>>> -Doug Julien
>>>>>
>>>>> --- On Sun, 9/20/09, BLDFW <bldfw@...> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> From: BLDFW <bldfw@...>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Carb and fuel gauge
>>>>>> To: bchowk@..., "Evinrude & Johnson Boats of the 1960's and
>>>>>> 70's" <omc-boats@...>
>>>>>> Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 12:20 PM
>>>>>> Hmmm.... Mine has the
>>>>>> original pink wire that runs to the gauge. It
>>>>>> doesn't appear to be a heavy gauge. After I pulled
>>>>>> the tank and cleaned it out, I checked the fuel
>>>>>> sending unit which appeared to be working fine. I
>>>>>> did have to replace the barrel float. I'd pull the
>>>>>> sending unit, hook it up to power and the move the arm up
>>>>>> and down to check it's functionality and what it reads
>>>>>> on the gauge. If it's working, and the full up and
>>>>>> down sweep registers accordingly on the gauge, it's
>>>>>> possible the arm just needs to be bent a bit to make more
>>>>>> accurate when sitting in the tank.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In any case, filling up each time is not a bad idea
>>>>>> though probably not good at the end of the season when you
>>>>>> find you have a near full tank that likely will sit over the
>>>>>> winter. I'm keeping mine low at the moment and
>>>>>> will siphon any residual out when I put the boat up for
>>>>>> good.....Of course that assumes I ever get mine running
>>>>>> properly this season! sigh......
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did spend the morning attaching and adjusting my new
>>>>>> bimini top....and enjoying it's shade while sitting in
>>>>>> the driveway behind the wheel.....fantasizing about zooming
>>>>>> across the lake!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Minor update....after all my charging problems, I
>>>>>> finally figured out that my original voltage regulator so no
>>>>>> need for a new one....the problem was that my
>>>>>> brand new alternator was not charging. Apparently it
>>>>>> was never charging from the get go. Can't prove
>>>>>> it. I sent it back a week ago Friday and now
>>>>>> waiting to see if they will exchange it or tell me I
>>>>>> broke it and will have to pay to get it back and in working
>>>>>> order.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Always something.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Bill
>>>>>> Dallas, TX
>>>>>> 1970 Evinrude Explorer - 155 Buick V6 - OMC Sterndrive
>>>>>> http://www.photobucket.com/evinrude_explorer
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --- On Sun, 9/20/09, BC Howk
>>>>>> <bchowk@...> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> From: BC Howk <bchowk@...>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [OMC-Boats] Carb and fuel gauge
>>>>>> To: omc-boats@...
>>>>>> Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009, 11:17 AM
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have the exact same issue, in my case I believe the
>>>>>> wire to the sender is too small (it is CLEARLY not factory
>>>>>> wiring), I bought one of those universal senders and been
>>>>>> looking around on the internet for fuel gauge calibration
>>>>>> techniques (I REALLY want to keep my factory gauge)but have
>>>>>> not yet really focused in on fixing the problem and
>>>>>> installing the new sender.....
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just tend to fill it up anytime I'm heading out,
>>>>>> wether it needs it or not
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'll be interested in what any of ya'll have
>>>>>> done as well.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>> B.C.
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