Trying to find a float for a 1953 Evinrude Lightwin 3hp?

[lightwin]

I've been able to find carb kits without floats all over the internet but cannot find a float specifically for my Lightwin. The old part number, from 1953, is 375919. Is there a way to translate the old number to a new number or kit. Doing so for the carb gaskets proved to be easy but not so with the float. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[lindy46]

Re: Trying to find a float for a 1953 Evinrude Lightwin 3hp?

The factory OMC carb kits from a Johnnyrude dealer will have the float in them.

 

[lightwin]

Re: Trying to find a float for a 1953 Evinrude Lightwin 3hp?

Thanks for the idea. The Evinrude dealer locally didn't stock the new kit but was able to find an old kit that was actually for my engine rather than the universal kit Evinrude sells now. This wil be even better than the newest parts.
For anybody else looking for a float it's part number is 396514

The factory OMC carb kits from a Johnnyrude dealer will have the float in them.

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: Trying to find a float for a 1953 Evinrude Lightwin 3hp?

The only issue with an older kit is it likely has the non-ethanol resistant float needle and bowl gasket. If they're black rubber, they can, and will, swell up, often leading to issues.