Carburetor Gaskets
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Carburetor Gaskets
I'm reassembling my carburetor now and I just compared the old gasket between the throttle body and main body to the new one. New one is about .003" thinner without being used. Should I use the new one? Also for the plastic spacer, I see that there are gaskets bonded to it. I know I should keep them there but do I add the one in the kit along side it?
#2
Lapping = Fapping
iTrader: (13)
1) the new gaskets are too thin to use. If you can reuse your old gasket, do that. Or use the new one as a template and cut yourself a new gasket from thick paper like I do. I only punch the holes I actually use. The aftermarket gaskets are universal so have all holes punched which is not necessary but you kinda have to know which holes do what.
2) DO NOT use any of those silly spacer gaskets. You are just asking for trouble if you do.
3) I hope you didn't use the aftermarket needles and seats.
2) DO NOT use any of those silly spacer gaskets. You are just asking for trouble if you do.
3) I hope you didn't use the aftermarket needles and seats.
#7
carb whisperer
I had great success recently by adding shellac to the throttle body gasket to aid the seal. Painted it on, gave it few to tack up and installed it.
it works great, just don't apply it too thick or you'll block restrictions
it works great, just don't apply it too thick or you'll block restrictions