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#1224881 07/11/2017 3:27 AM
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1948 Chevrolet 235 Pick-up, Carter YF Carb. Question: the carburetor schematic shows a gasket that goes on top of the Insulator Plate, between the Carb (throttle body) and the insulator plate. Should there be a 2nd gasket that goes on the bottom of the insulator plate between the insulator plate and the Intake manifold? OR just the insulator plate on the manifold no gasket?

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Nope don't think so, should be ok. If worried can spray some B12 at that area with motor running and see if she speeds up.


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I like to put a gasket on both sides of the insulator.


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Is it odd that the Shop Manual does not mention a gasket or the spacer/insulator?

The Master Parts Manual refers only to a gasket between spacer and carburetor.

I always use a gasket between carburetor and insulator (with the cut-out properly oriented).
I have sometimes used a gasket between spacer and manifold (if the mating surfaces were not real smooth).
I have never had a leak when I did not use a gasket between the insulator and clean/smooth insulator and intake nanifold.

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Excellent, many thanks!!


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