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1930artdeco · 11-20-2025, 12:14 PM

He did say to use a light under or on top to see if the angles are wrong or if I can see light at all. I think the min. Is to pull the manifold, sand the ports and carb base and recheck. Hopefully there are no internal/external cracks. After I regasket then I will use starter fluid to check for any leaks correct?

He has it set right now to run on a high idle with a rich carb setting to counter the leaks. Hopefully, I can DRIVE her into the garage on Fri/sat. This be the first time she has moved under her own power in 40+ years!

11-20-2025, 12:14 PM	#3
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,942	Re: gaksets/cracks oh my..in my 312 He did say to use a light under or on top to see if the angles are wrong or if I can see light at all. I think the min. Is to pull the manifold, sand the ports and carb base and recheck. Hopefully there are no internal/external cracks. After I regasket then I will use starter fluid to check for any leaks correct? He has it set right now to run on a high idle with a rich carb setting to counter the leaks. Hopefully, I can DRIVE her into the garage on Fri/sat. This be the first time she has moved under her own power in 40+ years! __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

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