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Aug 30, 2011, 3:23 PM

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So. I am relatively new to car care and I own a 30 year old mobile home. Ford engine. I have just re-done the gaskets on the carburettor as per the instructions in the manual. What I want to know is if I need to apply any type of sealant to the gaskets before I place them. I have not found any "how to" page which says this is necessary but I have found nothing which says don't do it either.
Thank you.
Shannon

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Aug 30, 2011, 4:15 PM

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Let me tell you, rebuilding a carburetor is an art than many experienced techs cannot do right. I really advise against doing that yourself. Just replacing gaskets isn't going to repair anything. There are many adjustments and calibrations that have to be performed in rebuilding a carb.

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Aug 30, 2011, 5:22 PM

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and no, you don't have to add any sealant to the gaskets. Gasoline and silicone don't go well together.

Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.

(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Aug 30, 2011, 5:24 PM)

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