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Re: [GMCnet] Quadrajet gasket [message #114119 is a reply to message #114115] Thu, 03 February 2011 22:46 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Lot depends on the hole of the intake.
Always check that the throttle plates clear them. Also thicker gaskets
might aid in keeping the carb cooler.







On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Dick Patterson provides a four hole gasket with his rebuilt carbs. It has
> plastic spacers at each of the bolt holes to keep over zealous mechanics who
> don't believe in torque wrenches from applying too much torque to the carb
> bolts and warping the carb.
>
> Mr. Gasket makes a four hole "1/4" heat dissipater gasket kit."
>
> Gasket
> Aluminum spacer
> Gasket
> Aluminum spacer
> Gasket
>
> They make the same thing in 1/2" but that may create problems and cause your
> air filter to hit the bottom of the engine hatch.
>
> Do a Google search and you'll find them.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
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> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 3:03 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Quadrajet gasket
>
>
>
> Just had my carburator rebuilt. what should the
>
> manifold to carb gasket look like? I have one with
>
> 3 holes & one with 1 hole. Or does it matter.
>
> Mike
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> 1977 Kingsley
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> Phoenix, Az.
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