Sierra 18-7208 Carburetor Float, Interchangeable with Mallory 9-36955

The Sierra 18-7208 Float is a replacement carburetor float built to meet or exceed original equipment quality. Its job is simple but critical: it rides on the fuel inside the carburetor bowl and rises or falls with the fuel level, opening and closing the needle valve to keep the fuel supply metered correctly as the engine runs. A worn, cracked, or waterlogged float can throw off this balance, causing flooding, hard starting, or a lean-running engine, so replacing it with a properly sized Sierra float restores accurate fuel metering.

This float is molded from plastic in a multi-coloured finish and is sized as a direct interchange for the Mallory 9-36955 float, making it straightforward to source when the original part number is a Mallory reference. It is intended for marine applications, providing buoyancy to outboard motors, and is supplied as a single float unit.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-7208
• Product Name: Float
• Weight: 0.01 pounds
• Color: multi-coloured
• Material: Plastic
• Operation Mode: automatic
• Mounting Type: Engine Mount
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
• Recommended Use: Marine applications, providing buoyancy to outboard motors
• Unit Count: 1 count
• Included Components: Float

Replaces (OEM)

• Mallory 9-36955

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sierra 18-7208 float do? The Sierra 18-7208 is a carburetor float that rides on the fuel inside the bowl, rising and falling to open and close the needle valve and keep the fuel level metered correctly as the engine runs.

Is the Sierra 18-7208 the same as a Mallory 9-36955 float? Yes, the Sierra 18-7208 is a direct interchange for the Mallory 9-36955 float, so it can be used wherever that part number is called for.

What material is the Sierra 18-7208 float made from? It is molded from plastic, finished in a multi-coloured appearance.

How much does the Sierra 18-7208 float weigh? The float weighs 0.01 pounds.

How many floats come in one Sierra 18-7208 package? One package of the Sierra 18-7208 includes a single float, listed as a unit count of 1.

Will the Sierra 18-7208 meet original equipment quality? Sierra states this float meets or exceeds the quality of the original equipment part it replaces.

What symptoms indicate the float in my carburetor needs replacing? A float that is cracked, waterlogged, or worn can no longer regulate fuel level accurately, which commonly shows up as flooding, hard starting, or an engine running lean; installing a Sierra 18-7208 float restores correct metering.

Is the Sierra 18-7208 float intended for outboard motors? Yes, it is intended for marine applications and is used to provide buoyancy inside the carburetor of an outboard motor.

How is the Sierra 18-7208 float mounted in the carburetor? It uses an engine mount type installation and operates automatically as part of the carburetor's fuel bowl assembly.

What fuel type is the Sierra 18-7208 float designed for? The Sierra 18-7208 float is designed for use with gasoline fuel systems.