Sorensen 13009B Carburetor Float
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
Sorensen 13009B Carburetor Float
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 13009B |
| Brand | Sorensen Manufacturing Co. (Glasgow, KY – legacy ignition & fuel parts) |
| Component Type | Carburetor Float — Brass / Nitrophyl (varies by sub-type) |
| Float Design | Single-side, hollow or solid float with integrated bracket |
| Included Accessory | Adjustable gauge for float level setting |
| Package Contents | Float assembly, gauge, instructions (typical NOS packaging) |
| Float Material | Often molded Nitrophyl (a closed-cell, fuel-resistant polymer), or brass |
| Mounting Style | Hinge-mount tab with pin bore |
🔧 Carburetor Type & Fitment
The Sorensen 13009B float is historically designed for specific Rochester carburetors, used in GM applications during the 1960s–1980s.
✅ Compatible Carb Types
| Manufacturer | Carb Model | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | Monojet | 1-barrel, throttle-body style |
| Rochester | Varajet I / II | 2-barrel, progressive |
| Rochester | Dualjet | 2-barrel |
| Rochester | 2SE / 2GC | 2-barrel, electric choke |
🔍 Typically found in light-duty GM vehicles with carbureted inline-six or small V8 engines. The float maintains fuel level in bowl reservoirs and affects mixture calibration.
🚗 Common Vehicle Applications
This float is designed for GM passenger and light truck vehicles from 1969–1987, including:
| Make | Models | Years | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Nova, Camaro, Caprice, Impala | 1970–1983 | 250 I6, 307/350 V8 |
| GMC | C15/C25 Pickups, Safari Vans | 1973–1987 | 4.1L, 5.0L V8 |
| Buick | Century, Skylark | 1975–1984 | 231 V6, 307 V8 |
| Pontiac | LeMans, Bonneville, Firebird | 1972–1985 | 301–400 CID V8 |
| Oldsmobile | Cutlass, Delta 88, Custom Cruiser | 1976–1985 | 260–403 CID V8 |
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Part Number |
|---|---|
| Sorensen | 13009B |
| Standard Motor Prods | FL9 or FL104 (depends on bowl config) |
| Niehoff | FF165 |
| Borg-Warner | CF-13009 |
| Echlin/NAPA | 2-13009B |
| Hygrade | 13009B |
| OEM (GM) | 17056242 (approx match) |
| Wells | F13009B |
🧪 Note: Due to variations in carb bowl design and float tab geometry, verification via float gauge setting specs is critical for optimal fit.