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Carb Spacer Question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Aug 1, 2005.

  1. Aug 1, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    When using a carb spacer, do you need a gasket between the carb and spacer, and spacer to manifold?? I noticed that when i pulled my carb i didnt have any gaskets there. The spacer is made of a a composite material. So am going to bet this is probably a bad vaccum leak there, even though i didnt test and "Assumed" it was sealed because it was bolted down tightly. So right now i cant test it since the carb is off, so when i put the carb back on i am wondering if i should put gaskets there. Also is an Edelbrock a square bore carb or spread bore?? The edelbrock i am using is the one that is a Carter clone.

    Thanks!!
     
  2. Aug 1, 2005
    SandhillMike

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    yep you need gaskets if the spacer is just a phenolic block

    edit: The Ebrock/carter afb is a squarebore
     
  3. Aug 1, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    yes it is the block. I needed it to keep the gas from boiling.
     
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    SandhillMike

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    yeah, very common problem.
     
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    DanStew

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    You know if the edelbrock is a aqure bore or spread bore??
     
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    SandhillMike

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    see my first post. R)
     
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    DanStew

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    oops ;) OK. gonna get some gaskets tomorrow.

    Thanks!!
     
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