Finally got around to putting a "new" carb on my car. Used gasket sealer along with the included gasket in the kit and the thing leaks gas from the bottom like a sieve! My last carb, I sealed it the exact same way and it didn't leak a drop. What gives? Anyone have any suggestions to remedy this??

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Eugene

'66 New Yorker 2dr hdtp
'73 Dart sedan 225

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I didn't use any sealer when I rebuilt my 1920 and when I filled it up to make sure everything was good, no leaks. IIRC the fuel bowls have a cork gasket. I wouldn't recommend using any sealer with cork. It likes to expand when it gets wet and makes a stronger seal all on its own. If you can find another gasket for the fuel bowl, replace the current one only don't use any sealer.

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'74 Duster w/ HEI ignition, beat to snot suspension, A904, 8.25" 3.55 SG rear, still being tuned up and gets 17 MPG

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You may have warped the fuel bowl when tightening it down, or it may have already been warped (usually on the "ears" where the screws go in). You might get away with filing down the ears on the bowl to give more clearance to pull it down onto the carb body. Otherwise, you'll probably have to find another bowl. Could also be a bad gasket? I would also recommend not using gasket sealer on any carb parts - it is not necessary and risks gumming up the insides.

Hope it works out,

Lou

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Well, my motorbike's carbs did the exact same thing. I would have rubber, and cork gaskets fail. So I cleaned the bowl out, and used a fine sand paper to make sure that all gasket material was removed. Check your float level, it is probably out of wack. There should be a needle atached to the float, make sure that it moves freely and doesn't stick. Then you could use a liquid gasket (mine was for offroad motorcycles and snowmobiles.) It should be a high temp, oil and gas resistant, and non-hardening. Try to get one for high-performance engines, it will last longer.

I swear by gasket makers, I have used them on carbs, oil pans, valve covers, ect. I am amased that the little $10.00 tube can do so much! Saved me from having to walk to work alot. Great temp fix.

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