Denny I seem to recall putting a few aside in the shed and seeing the metal ring inside at least one insulator. Dont know what that means to you but figured it was worth mentioning.
I think you could be onto something about the insulator wicking gasoline. When I was working on an old q-jet for my wifes truck I kept having the worst time with setting it correctly. Spoke with an old friend of mine and learned the old phenolic floats eventually wick gas and become heavy giving false float issues once assembled. Switched to a brass float, problem went away.
jdl, could that white film be frost? I had issues for the longest time with my Carter YF frosting at the base. Finally was able to troubleshoot it and now only very occasionally and during the inclement weather does it frost very lightly.
Jeff
