Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
Install any gasket that gets exposed to manifold vacuum DRY- - - -no sealer whatsoever. If the flanges aren't flat enough to seal dry, there's no sealer made that will help. If they are flat, sealing them is a waste of time and effort. Ditto for carburetor flange gaskets- - - -never use sealer of any kind.
Jerry

Concur completely.

There were many older carburetors that were assembled WITHOUT body gaskets, as the machining was good enough that sealing would occur.

Especially around anything in a carburetor, the very best sealer is ALWAYS (and I detest that word) no sealer!

Jon.


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