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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Nigel on June 29, 2019, 01:32:40 PM

Title: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: Nigel on June 29, 2019, 01:32:40 PM

Dear Sirs, Please can you clarify whether there should be a rubber gasket between the carburettor and the air cleaner on my 1968 L48 350CI Camaro RS/SS. The car has Rochester quadrajet and original aircleaner. Many thanks as always, Nigel

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: Mike S on June 29, 2019, 01:49:03 PM

 Yes and it is a thick paper gasket and are still available from parts stores.
 I believe all engines used it from the 6 cylinder to the L78.

Mike

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: z28z11 on June 29, 2019, 03:12:02 PM

Depending on the manifold, make sure and read the following thread (other similar discussions over the years):

http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=278.msg11624#msg11624

You'll need a SS "protection" gasket if your manifold has a "hot slot" in it. If you've already plugged ports, or someone else has, you use the fiber or sandwhich gasket.

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: Nigel on June 29, 2019, 05:05:39 PM

Thanks for the responses.

I am not a mechanic so I apologise for the questions but you mentioned the intake manifold  however the gasket I am after sits between the carburettor and the air cleaner.

The manifold I have is a standard cast iron manifold with oil fill.

Thanks you again in advance. Nigel

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: x66 714 on June 29, 2019, 05:44:00 PM

Everything I ever worked on that had a carb had a thick paper gasket between the air cleaner housing & the carb to keep dirt out of the carb/engine......Joe

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: 169INDY on June 29, 2019, 07:33:09 PM

Fel-Pro Air Cleaner Gasket, 5-1/8" Diameter Fits Holley 4150 4-bbl & Quadrajet
 

Part Number: 375-60038

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: z28z11 on June 30, 2019, 01:37:19 AM

Quote from: Nigel on June 29, 2019, 05:05:39 PM

Thanks for the responses.

I am not a mechanic so I apologise for the questions but you mentioned the intake manifold  however the gasket I am after sits between the carburettor and the air cleaner.

The manifold I have is a standard cast iron manifold with oil fill.

Thanks you again in advance. Nigel

Got it. A little overboard in my first response (I had the situation of the hot slot in mind because of issues with my Quad equipped L48). Answer is a definite yes for the air cleaner-to-carb gasket, I always have had a handful of them in the garage stock.

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: Nigel on June 30, 2019, 01:23:59 PM

Many thanks to all who responded, I really appreciate it. Best regards, Nigel

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: Petes L48 on June 30, 2019, 07:33:29 PM

I think it was around mid-model year 67 the gasket was added.  I believe indicated under UPC K19 or 24 in the AIM.

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: 69pace on July 03, 2019, 10:26:37 PM

Often I find it is either missing or sometimes heat-welded to the bottom flange of the air cleaner housing, so you may it is missing but its not.
But as stated available over the counter. Cheap too.
(https://www.jegs.com/images/photos/300/375/375-60038.jpg)
https://www.jegs.com/i/Fel-Pro/375/60038/10002/-1

Brian

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: 69Z28-RS on July 04, 2019, 01:08:43 AM

I think my car had a carb/ac gasket cut from a piece of corrugated cardboard on it when I bought it in 1976... I'm pretty sure the same 'gasket' is still on it today..  :)

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: PHAT69AMX on July 07, 2019, 07:56:03 PM

imho they also often get blown off and lost when doing tune-up stuff with the air cleaner off and revving motor.
Old notes on-hand say the 5-1/8" Air Cleaner Gasket is Fel Pro # 60038 and maybe # 13-6516

Title: Re: gasket between the carburettor and the aircleaner
Post by: firstgenaddict on July 22, 2019, 05:52:09 PM

FWIW The original factory gasket is a natural or tan color the reproductions/what is currently available is black or dk gray.  - I had a point deducted for the wrong color at he NCRS national show.