Bowl Gasket - Quick Question

[Scuda11]

Hi guys, rebuilding my carb, 1979 45 hp Chrysler. I can't seem to totally seat the bowl gasket (pic)<br /><br />

<br /><br /> , will that seat fine once I put the bowl back on?<br /><br /><br />Thanks!

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Bowl Gasket - Quick Question

Hard to say scuda. If there are any burrs try gently removing them. Maybe try a thin coat of removable permatex there. Mark the outside of the carb with a sharpie magic marker and see if gas is leaking out at that spot. The last time I rebuilt mine it said the inverted measurement waa 13/32 inch. When I set it to this I could not get the needle to set. I set it to 1/2 inch and that has worked well for me.

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Bowl Gasket - Quick Question

Thanks Euro, I think I got it in there ok. <br /><br />What I am having a terrible time with however, and I hope I don't need a new thread for this, but I am putting my starter back in the bracket and lining up the LONG bolts is no fun! I was stupid and didn't take pics, do I go through the THREADED holes in the top of the bracket or no?<br /><br />Thanks for all the help!

 

[eurolarva]

Re: Bowl Gasket - Quick Question

Yes the long screws for the starter go through the threaded holes on the bracket. Just make sure the positive starter lug is facing forward on the motor.<br />

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[Scuda11]

Re: Bowl Gasket - Quick Question

Thanks Euro.<br /><br />Good looking motor you got there!!

 

[Scuda11]

Re: Bowl Gasket - Quick Question

Got it. I had to drill out the hole on the top a little, didn't quite fit.<br /><br />Gonna fire it up today, I will let you know how I make out!!!