It looks like I may be taking the plunge on rebuilding the carbs this winter. With 10% ethanol in our gasoline now, I suppose it is logical to change the float system over to the alcohol resistant floats while I am at it. But, the loss of the overflow tube bothers me a bit, and I seem to think ( perhaps incorrectly) that the independent floats system is more fiddly than the old dual beam. I don't expect to have 10% more horsepower or 10% better fuel mileage or even 10% lower cholesterol by switching to them, but I don't really want to have to take the carbs apart in another year or so to put the alcohol resistant system in if the ethanol's ruined the regular floats in that time. The last price sheet I have from Bing indicates the float kit with new bowls runs about $112 if bought with a rebuild kit - around another $120.
IF you have put alcohol resistant floats in your carbs, did you find that it was worthwhile ? Was it a pain in the neck to get things adjusted ? Would you do it again? Did it improve your throttle response, your fuel mileage, or your sex life ?
I'll take an extra-dry martini (gin, of course) and await the wisdom of the family !
