Fuel leak

[flyboy1100]

Near the acceleator pump solenoid. I can see the airhorn is warped a bit right there. Can i just double up the gaskets? I do have a spare airhorn, but no idea if it is the same shape or better (needs a thorough cleaning)

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[350runner]

I'd go for the spare... just make sure all the passages look the same.

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[flyboy1100]

I will clean it up tonight.

Will i need a new gasket?
Can i even buy just that gasket outside of the rebuild kit?
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[flyboy1100]

If my other one is warped too, can i double the gasket?

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[rich weyand]

You might try coating both sides of the gasket with a THIN layer of EZTurn. Basically, it's the equivalent of a plumber's teflon paste, except it doesn't dissolve in fuel.

You can get it at skygeek.com.

 

[350runner]

If my other one is warped too, can i double the gasket?

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You will need another gasket. You could try two gaskets. "Maybe" they will swell enough to fill the warped areas.

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[MadOgre]

Near the acceleator pump solenoid. I can see the airhorn is warped a bit right there. Can i just double up the gaskets? I do have a spare airhorn, but no idea if it is the same shape or better (needs a thorough cleaning)

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No! This will change where the secondary pick up tubes are located inside the main body.

Your carburetor will never run well with a warped air horn. You are better off finding a better carb or having a pro fix yours.

 

[350runner]

Sure you can buy them separate... http://quadrajetparts.com/rochester...ls-quadrajet-airhorn-gaskets-c-128_25_39.html

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[flyboy1100]

No! This will change where the secondary pick up tubes are located inside the main body.

Your carburetor will never run well with a warped air horn. You are better off finding a better carb or having a pro fix yours.

Actually it runs very well now. The spare carb i have is exactly like the one on my truck. Just not at home so i can't see if its warped as well.

Anyone know the torque spec for the bolts?

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[350runner]

Snug...the gaskets themselves will swell after use.

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[flyboy1100]

maybe that is why it didn't leak before.....but it had major vacuum leaks elsewhere.

 

[flyboy1100]

Sure you can buy them separate... http://quadrajetparts.com/rochester...ls-quadrajet-airhorn-gaskets-c-128_25_39.html

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not for my 17085226 apparently

edit: nevermind, this one looks correct, saving the link for future use LOL
http://quadrajetparts.com/rochester...n-gaskets-quadrajet-airhorn-gaskets-p-92.html

 

[350runner]

Hey do I guess if you needed two (you can double them) it would work. Seams as tho their gaskets are thicker and one will work

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[flyboy1100]

Hey do I guess if you needed two (you can double them) it would work. Seams as tho their gaskets are thicker and one will work

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none of the auto part stores sell them individually. i measured mine tonight, .033 so ya, one of theirs would be like doubling it.

i know it would change the secondary metering rods, but it would essentially have the same effect as going from a leaner hanger to a richer one, and from what i was reading tonight, most of the factory ones were set to the lean side...

I did just check, i went from a "d" hanger to a "k" hanger because my d was all bent up and the k was on my parts carb. So that is .030" right there i would like back and the thicker gasket will get me there

 

[MadOgre]

Actually it runs very well now. The spare carb i have is exactly like the one on my truck. Just not at home so i can't see if its warped as well.

Anyone know the torque spec for the bolts?

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A warped air horn will/can cause choke and butterfly plates to stick/bind. Maybe the reason your choke wont work ?