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.
