Carb issues

[andrewbridges1]

My 1974 carburetor gasket has a tear in it right on the part from the accelerator pump plunger to outside. Will this cause a big issue? The gasket isn’t too old. Can I just put some gasket maker on it and seal it back up? Thanks!

 

[charliemeyer007]

Would not be my first choice.

 

[devo]

A proper liquid gasket could last a long time. I wouldn’t suggest an rvt type.
Or you could cut one out from gasket material.

 

[andrewbridges1]

A proper liquid gasket could last a long time. I wouldn’t suggest an rvt type.
Or you could cut one out from gasket material.

What liquid gasket do you recommend? I need to have it done in the next few days for a car show

 

[Pighead]

Will this cause a big issue?

Probably not. If it's a small tear I'd just approximate the edges and screw the top on.
Get the correct gasket with a rebuild kit soon.

 

[devo]

This would work well until you get the correct rebuild kit.

 

[andrewbridges1]

This would work well until you get the correct rebuild kit.

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Will running it how it is cause any issues? Any vacuum problems?

 

[andrewbridges1]

Probably not. If it's a small tear I'd just approximate the edges and screw the top on.
Get the correct gasket with a rebuild kit soon.

Won’t cause vacuum leaks or anything?

 

[charliemeyer007]

My crystal ball is broken. Glue should work for a while. Check and make sure the carb isn't leaking gas out the tear zone.

 

[devo]

You can check for a vacuum leak by spraying the area with a mist of water or carb cleaner while the engine is running. Then go from there!

 

[andrewbridges1]

My crystal ball is broken. Glue should work for a while. Check and make sure the carb isn't leaking gas out the tear zone.

Ok thanks for the help!

 

[devo]

By the way, how did you notice the tear in the first place and is the engine not running smoothly?