Re: [ercoupe-tech] My float sank!

[Syd Cohen]

Actually, Al, I just realized that my offer isn't so good after all.  Coating the corks with epoxy works best only after the wire is soldered in place, so the soldered wire end is sealed beneath the epoxy.  The wire at the top of the cork should also be sealed.  I could still do it if people sent me their new cork and their wire. Syd AJ DeMarzo wrote: An absolute fine and generous offer, but we mere mortals would like to know the procedure and product.  I promise we won't give away the secret and if anyone does, Dennis will step up and take responsibility for the breach.   Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Syd Cohen Cc: ercoupe tech Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 8:31 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] My float sank! Hartmut,     Shellac is affected by chemicals in auto fuel.  If you have any chance of getting auto fuel in your tanks, don't use shellac.  OK, I'll do everyone a favor.  If you need new corks, AND if John's corks are not covered with epoxy, send them to me and I'll coat them with epoxy and send them back to you for free!  Just pay postage. Syd Hartmut Beil wrote: All,   I just checked the price on that Varnish. With over 60 Dollars on a quart, I would end up with having the most expensive corks floating in my tanks.   My experience is that when a cork has been deteriorated, it can not withstand fuel that good anymore. Meaning the cork will sink, no matter how good you are drying it.   It is better to replace the cork with a new one.  For the case where you are wanting to give the cork another chance, I found throughly drying it and coating it with shellac is giving satisfactory results. Shellac is available at most home building markets for around 5 bucks.     Hartmut To: ercoupe-tech@yahoogroups.com From: darickgundy@comcast.net Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:11:25 +0000 Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] My float sank! I had a similar problem, but after seeing how much this varnish cost, I bought my corks from John  at Skyport for about $3.00 each, already coated.  Syd, I don't mean to undermine your advice, I just thought this was easier.  Your suggestion is probably better in the long run, because one can then attach the corks first, then coat them which will seal up the hole which you've had to drill thru the cork to insert the wire indicator. Darick   -------------- Original message -------------- From: Syd Cohen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]net> Tommy, I recommend that you buy a brand new cork float and coat it with two coats of Polyfiber Epoxy varnish, available from Aircraft Spruce. 1. Stits Epoxy Varnish EV-400/EV-410 An excellent clear gloss epoxy varnish for interior and exterior use. It provides superior weather durability and excellent chemical and solvent resistance. Can be used over a one component var...... http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/csp ages/ev400varnish.php Syd Tommy Terry wrote: I know this has been discussed on several occasions but I do not remember the conclusion. It appears that the gauge float has gotten saturated and has sunken, there was some discussion on what the correct product was to seal the cork.  Does anyone remember?   Tommy N93929 Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now!