{"product_id":"6505-049-float-for-arctic-cat-ext-550-1992-1993-mountain-cat","title":"6505-049 Float for Arctic Cat EXT 550 1992-1993 Mountain Cat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFloat for Arctic Cat EXT 550\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis replacement float fits the Arctic Cat EXT 550 snowmobile built from 1992 through 1993 and carries cross-reference 6505-049, sitting inside the carburetor to hold the correct fuel level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis float is a carburetor fuel-level component made for the Arctic Cat EXT 550 and related Mountain Cat Special models. It rises and falls with fuel in the bowl so the needle valve can meter fuel consistently. Owners servicing older Arctic Cat EXT 550 machines will find this float a sensible replacement for a degraded original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-references part number 6505-049 for easy matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to seat properly on the carburetor float pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuoyant material resists fuel absorption over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains steady bowl fuel level for even running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for carburetor rebuilds and routine servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFits These Machines\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat EXT 550 (1992-1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efor Arctic Cat Mountain Cat Special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarburetor service on older Arctic Cat EXT 550 sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosing rich running or fuel overflow from the bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-season maintenance before winter riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping vintage trail machines running reliably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6505-049\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarburetor float\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efor Arctic Cat EXT 550 (1992-1993)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What symptoms point to a bad float? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuel overflow from the carburetor, rich running, or hard starting often indicate a float that has absorbed fuel and sunk. Checking float height against the service specification during a rebuild confirms the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should I replace the needle valve at the same time? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is good practice to inspect the needle valve and gaskets whenever the carburetor is open for a float replacement. Worn sealing parts can cause the same running issues even with a new float installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51146330308694,"sku":"OO1C26409","price":24.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_381b2e43-30c7-4d16-a9f0-3158ec3e8d44.jpg?v=1794501955","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/6505-049-float-for-arctic-cat-ext-550-1992-1993-mountain-cat","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}