Carburator Gasket Question?

Might anyone have a recommendation when reinstalling the carburetor on my 235 engine.

I am installing the Space between the Carb and the manifold and wonder if I need 2 gaskets, 1 for the manifold and the spacer, and the second one between the spacer and the carb?


Any suggestions?

James

 

I would use 2 like you suggest.

 

Thanks.. Seems the safest route.

 

No ;

GM carefully designed it to not need a gasket between the insulator block and intake manifold ~ adding one usually causes vacuum leaks .

If you've not yet replaced it, that insulating block is fragile and often crumbles from old age without warning ~ get one now and if you don't want to replace it, just toss it in the glove box with the spare fuel filter .

 

Yes, I actually caught the fine print on one of the instructions sheets that mentioned that no gasket necessary when using the insulator.. Okay, one done, one more steps to go

 

It's all very simple and basic unlike modern vehicles, once you get the hang of it you'll enjoy how a simple tinker will yield satisfying results .