what’s the best way to keep debris outta the intake while the carb is off for a rebuild?

 

Rag. A big one.

 

Or 4 small ones.

 

rag, paper towels, duct tape(or any tape for that matter), air cleaner cover, piece of cardboard.

 

Cool thanks guys

 

Piece of cardboard with four holes. Advange, no rag lint.

 

Thanks I'll probably use that idea. Do think it would last a week or two in a car that's sitting out side?

 

yes provided the hood is kept on it so if it rains......

 

If the cardboard is the glossy printed kind (like the "coke" case cardboard) and is cut larger than the flange, and held down with the carb nuts, it'd likely do just fine even with a little water spray getting on it.

 

Fantastic idea! What is the part number for that genuine MAZDA™ manifold cover?

 

That was part of the box that the new oil control rings came in, as I recall. Was just the right size