Silicone Gasket On Carb?? (1 Viewer)

[gregnash]

You do not need to use a sealant.. It is bonded like JimC said and being a gasket material will hold to the carb plate and carb. If you are having it "seize up" that means a good bond is happening and you have no leaks.

 

[Twelve1]

gotcha!!! thank you brotha!!!

 

[FJ40Jim]

Brush synthetic engine oil on the gasket faces before applying the spacer to the manifold and setting the carb on it. That will both soften the gasket for a better seal, and reduce sticking if it needs to come apart later.

 

[gregnash]

^^^ Good to know Jim. This is why you are the guru!

 

[WHG423]

Just doing some studying in prepping for my carb to arrive. (Thanks Jim for the rebuild!)
I bought a carb plate new from SOR. I also ordered the gasket in their picture in this thread. I will now be putting that gasket aside now that I am schooled in the "Proper" way to mount your carb. Glad I am doing my homework!
Here is a close-up shot of my SOR carb plate with bonded gasket.





You da man Jim!