Carb float stuck

[TillamookB2]

Any way to correct a stuck carb float without taking it apart? My cylinders are arranged vertically and I would have to dismantle the top of the motor housing to get to the top carb, which is the one with the stuck float.
I was thinking about trying Seafoam, but I'm not sure how it will fare in a 51 year old motor... Any other ideas?

 

[hkeiner]

Re: Carb float stuck

Seafoam or a rap with a rubber mallet are two slim possible solutions. The more probable solution is to dismantle the carb and clean/replace the parts that are causing the float to be stuck.

 

[thefairlaneman]

Re: Carb float stuck

Why be afraid to take the top cover off? Four little nuts and maybe the choke rod.. Get some hands on experience on that fine engine. I you got a classic like that YOU GOT to be able to brag about the things you fix on it. Jay Leno gets his hands dirty does he not?

 

[Wingedwheel]

Re: Carb float stuck

I agree with thefairlaneman its not a difficult fix. Chance are the float is old, leaky and has swollen a bit. Easy and cheap fix.