Should I Use Gaskets with my New Carb Spacer?

Dan66 · Apr 29, 2003

Just received my new Edelbrock 1" carb spacer from Summit today. (Even small packages are fun to get! :

And when I spoke with the rep on the phone last week, he said it came as a kit and assured me it would have everything I'd need.

I assumed that meant a couple gaskets would be part of that kit; but there aren't any. I do need them, right? Should I be able to pick some up at Autozone, or will I have to order these as well?

And if I do need the gaskets, what sealant would everyone recommend for this particular application?

Thanks!

Feex · Apr 29, 2003

If it's an aluminum spacer, I would recommend a gasket. If it is a phenolic (or other non-metalic) spacer, you may not need one, as it should seal pretty well.

Feex · Apr 29, 2003

Actaully, two gaskets, one on each side of the spacer.

dickson · Apr 29, 2003

You definitely need them, or you'll be asking for a nice vacuum leak. I'd call Summit and ask them to send some out to you as promised. Or just get some locally....

Dan66 · Apr 29, 2003

Yeah, I was planning on 2 gaskets. I got a phenolic spacer specifically so it wouldn't conduct heat (having some hard hot starts).

What about their availability (can I use some sort of universal carb gasket) and the need for sealant?

johnpro · Apr 29, 2003

I agree with Dicskon. Use a gasket on each side of the spacer. If it's a 4 hole spacer, use a 4 hole gasket, if it's an open spacer DON'T USE A 4 HOLE GASKET (use an open gasket) ... ask me how I know *LOL*.

You can pick up the gaskets at any auto parts store. You want gaskets for a square bore.

Jeanie · Oct 15, 2024

johnpro said:
I agree with Dicskon. Use a gasket on each side of the spacer. If it's a 4 hole spacer, use a 4 hole gasket, if it's an open spacer DON'T USE A 4 HOLE GASKET (use an open gasket) ... ask me how I know LOL.

You can pick up the gaskets at any auto parts store. You want gaskets for a square bore.

So how do you know?

Guest · Apr 29, 2003

You won't need to use a sealant.

68COUPE · Apr 29, 2003

Dan66, I can't help you, I just read your posts so I can look at your car.... ::

Dan66 · Apr 29, 2003

Well thanks 68coupe! It only took me 2 years to get a pic posted, didn't it!

And Thanks to everybody else for the gasket advice. Looks like I'll make a run to Autozone this evening...

dailydriver · Apr 29, 2003

Dickson,

Nice sig picture. That fastback is looking gooood!

Johnbear · Apr 29, 2003

Gasoline is a solvent so it would eat almost any sealer you put on there.

theokponycorrall · Apr 30, 2003

you need 2 one under one over

DonnieB · Oct 15, 2024

#1900 Fel-Pro are the ones you want.

Should I Use Gaskets with my New Carb Spacer?

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