Carburetor to manifold gasket

Airleg · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 4:47 am Post subject: Carburetor to manifold gasket

Is it possible to use a 28mm carby gasket on a 26mm carb/manifold? any advice on fitting i.e. gasket paste, have a bad leak and I don't think i'll have time to get correct gasket as want to start it up for weekend, I suppose I could cut one out of gasket paper.

Cheers
Airleg

usariemen · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:27 am Post subject:

Between carb and manifold?
There is just two Millimeter difference.
So a one Millimeter gap all around. There should be no problem.
Enough of sealing face still there I would think.
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Airleg · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:00 am Post subject: Carburetor to manifold gasket

That's correct, between carby and manifold.

Thanks for feedback Usarimen...

Cheers
Airleg Smile

Komissar · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:32 am Post subject:

You could make one out of thick leather to suit your needs. Punch the holes with a 26, and 8mm hole punch, respectively. That's what I have on my car and it works fine, and I'm sure it will outlast my car Smile

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splitjunkie · Samba Member Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4094

you can also buy gasket material at most automotive parts stores and cut your own.
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EverettB · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:19 am Post subject:

Airleg · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:16 pm Post subject: Carburetor to manifold gasket

It seems to be leaking out of the Throttle arm pivot rod, if that makes sense, tried checking on some of the Solex 26 diagrams.....it is leaking both sides quite badly.....rebuild? suggestions?


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