what do you use to keep carb gaskets from sticking?

[cavemanmoron]

I took apart an Edlebrock version of the old AFB,
and the darn upper gasket stuck to the middle of the carb,
and I ripped the gasket.

Got a new one,{Thanks Edelbrock}
I want to keep the new gasket from sticking to the lower part of the carb.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,Lee/cavemanmoron.

Oh the carb is off my 64 Valiant,factory V8 car,
I added the 4 bbl last year.{And dual exhaust,and a cam }

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[Ronstang]

Coat the gasket in vaseline, multiple times, until it seems saturated. I use this method for cork valve cover gaskets and works great considering that I have to take the valve covers off the Shelby every 2500 miles for an adjustment and have used the same gaskets for years.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Coat the gasket in vaseline, multiple times, until it seems saturated. I use this method for cork valve cover gaskets and works great considering that I have to take the valve covers off the Shelby every 2500 miles for an adjustment and have used the same gaskets for years.

I use motor oil, but it's the same outcome.

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Coat the gasket in vaseline, multiple times, until it seems saturated. I use this method for cork valve cover gaskets and works great considering that I have to take the valve covers off the Shelby every 2500 miles for an adjustment and have used the same gaskets for years.

I use motor oil, but it's the same outcome.

Actually the motor oil dries out more than the vaseline....which is why I use the vaseline.

 

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Coat the gasket in vaseline, multiple times, until it seems saturated. I use this method for cork valve cover gaskets and works great considering that I have to take the valve covers off the Shelby every 2500 miles for an adjustment and have used the same gaskets for years.

I use motor oil, but it's the same outcome.

Actually the motor oil dries out more than the vaseline....which is why I use the vaseline.

I've never had that problem and I've pulled off one throttle body maybe 20 times and never replaced the gasket.

 

[cavemanmoron]

I am scraping the old gasket off now,
i guess I will need to vacum the bedroom rug later,or tommorow.

I recalled hearing at a drag race someone used Crisco,on carb gaskets;
and someone else said trhey used Chapstick.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

I used to use mineral oil.

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: iamwiz82

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Coat the gasket in vaseline, multiple times, until it seems saturated. I use this method for cork valve cover gaskets and works great considering that I have to take the valve covers off the Shelby every 2500 miles for an adjustment and have used the same gaskets for years.

I use motor oil, but it's the same outcome.

Actually the motor oil dries out more than the vaseline....which is why I use the vaseline.

I've never had that problem and I've pulled off one throttle body maybe 20 times and never replaced the gasket.

Cool, I have just had better luck with vaseline.

 

[alembic5]

Here's another vote for Vaseline! I used to have to remove my carb frequently on my '65 mustang A-code 4 speed coupe, and never replaced the gasket. And Ronstang... I am jealous! I'd love to have a shelby... alas I have a '97 GT coupe and a '69 convertible now. Great cars!

 

[Pacfanweb]

I use non-stick gaskets. But that's just me. And I only use Holleys....real carburetors.

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
I use non-stick gaskets. But that's just me. And I only use Holleys....real carburetors.

Somehow I think the Webbers on my Shelby trump your Holleys. Never have I had carbs so adjustable that make such incredible power. Non-stick gaskets are not always available and don't alway work from my experiences.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

Never really had a prob with carb gaskets sticking but on the boilers at work we always coat both sides with Neverseize, comes all in one peice a year later. If we forget to do that you have to take them off with a wire brush on a grinder.

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: Antisocial Virge
Never really had a prob with carb gaskets sticking but on the boilers at work we always coat both sides with Neverseize, comes all in one peice a year later. If we forget to do that you have to take them off with a wire brush on a grinder.

That would work too, never thought of that before.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
I use non-stick gaskets. But that's just me. And I only use Holleys....real carburetors.

Yeah well a Holley does not look correct on my Valiant,
which has a 273 V8,which in 1965 had a 4bbl option,that was an AFB.

Yeah I know my car did not come with the 4bbl,but it did with the V8,LOL.

I had a Holley on my 67 Camaro,427 big block,
i used an 850 DP and no choke.

But on the small Valiant V8, i like the # 1406 with the electric choke.

 

[BadNewsBears]

Use non stick gaskets or barry grant non stick spray.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Ronstang

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
I use non-stick gaskets. But that's just me. And I only use Holleys....real carburetors.

Somehow I think the Webbers on my Shelby trump your Holleys. Never have I had carbs so adjustable that make such incredible power. Non-stick gaskets are not always available and don't alway work from my experiences.

Don't know about that. My Holley is a 1050 Dominator modified by Barry Grant. Flows 1290cfm.

I think Webers would be hard-pressed to feed my big block.