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Old 07-14-2020, 10:43 AM   #1
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Default Carburetor base gasket

The base gasket on my Tillotson carburetor is leaking, can I skip the gasket and use permatex liquid gasket or just cut a new one out from sheet gasket?
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Old 07-14-2020, 10:49 AM   #2
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Default Re: Carburetor base gasket

Not an expert on Tillotson but they tend to warp so make sure the surfaces are flat. I would not recommend using a liquid gasket. Gaskets are available or cut your own. Don't over tighten the screws.
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Make or buy a gasket !
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Old 07-14-2020, 10:59 AM   #4
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Default Re: Carburetor base gasket

I checked it and it is straight, I don't think I over torqued them, maybe not tight enough. I will make one tonight from 1/32 material and re-torque them after running a while.

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Good thick material helps keep heat away from the carburetor base. 1/32" is pretty thin for a base gasket.
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