| cbkidder | -- 01-17-2011 @ 10:14 PM |
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I have a 59A in my `36 and it has very low vacuum. The carb sat dry for 5 years before going into use so I suspect it has gasket issues. I want to eliminate suspicion of the manifold so my question is, am I supposed to use gasket sealer on the intake manifold gasket to the block? I didn't use any goop on either the intake gasket or the carb gasket so I could get them off cleanly when the time comes for valve adjustments later on. Is this likely the cause of my headache? 36 Roadster brion@cbkidder.com
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| 40 Coupe | -- 01-18-2011 @ 6:13 AM |
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a gasket sealer is not necessary on the intake manifold or the base of the carb, but they can be used. There are a couple of charts for reading engine vacuum problems on the web. they can confirm your suspicions. If your looking for a leaking gasket such as the intake you can monitor the vacuum and spray the suspected area with a light oil such as WD-40 if the oil blocks the leak the vacuum will rise, and engine will run smoother. This can be used on the carburetor as well.
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| 51f1 | -- 01-18-2011 @ 6:19 AM |
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You don't need gasket seal, and you shouldn't have gasket leaks just from sitting around 5 years. You might solve your problem by making sure the screws and bolts are torqued properly. Richard
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| supereal | -- 01-18-2011 @ 9:54 AM |
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Low vacuum can be caused by a large number of problems. I'm attaching a vacuum chart to illustrate possible places.
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