carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup?
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carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup?
I have a thick (.2) cardboard, a thin cardboard and a thin steel type gasket all stacked together. Im just wondering if it matters what order they are in and can someone tell me why so many? THX
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Re: carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup? (Surfer69)
I only have one 50 cent cheapie, works fine, maybe the previous owner put a new one on every time he took the carb off :lol:
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Re: carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup? (Surfer69)
sounds like you have the remnants of a heat shield kit. the order is not important, except that every metal surface must touch a paper one. running several metal and fiber gaskets Brian
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Re: carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup? (comp)
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Re: carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup? (MNJack)
That's it exactly MNjack, thanks! Of course Lars always has the answers. I wonder if he still has any packages left? :thumbs:
Forgot to mention I have stock Qjet setup.
[Modified by Surfer69, 8:54 AM 12/8/2003]
Forgot to mention I have stock Qjet setup.
[Modified by Surfer69, 8:54 AM 12/8/2003]
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Re: carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup? (Surfer69)
Surfer -
If you have the "smiley-faced" exhaust crossover forward of your primary throttle bores, you have to use the 3-piece gasket set, and installed sequence is of great importance. The high-temp composite gasket with the groove goes down forst, followed by the stainless steel heat shield, and then a 4-hole gasket with the "bulge" on the driver's side goes down last with the carb on top.
Yes, I still have kits available. E-mail me for info at:
V8FastCars@msn.com
If you have the "smiley-faced" exhaust crossover forward of your primary throttle bores, you have to use the 3-piece gasket set, and installed sequence is of great importance. The high-temp composite gasket with the groove goes down forst, followed by the stainless steel heat shield, and then a 4-hole gasket with the "bulge" on the driver's side goes down last with the carb on top.
Yes, I still have kits available. E-mail me for info at:
V8FastCars@msn.com
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Re: carb base gaskets, whats the right stackup? (lars)
Lars, If you've still got some kits hanging around, I'm interested. I just sent you an e-mail.
As always, THANKS!!!
Eric H.
As always, THANKS!!!
Eric H.
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