Carb Heat Shield Material - Asbestos Based? (1 Viewer)

[FJ40newmechanic]

Hi Folks:

I removed part of my carb heat shield as it was falling apart and saw what appeared to be a fiber like material on the edges. anyone one know if a 78 2F carb heat shield has asbestos in it?

 

[tjhaga]

I would almost bet that it is made with asbestos!