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Old 05-19-2009, 11:56 AM   #1
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carbureator gasket

i have a one inch spacer on my built 350 it has to gaskets top and bottom how can i tell if one is leaking because i know air fuel mixture is off but im hearing different opinions and i don't want to take it all the way a loose if that's not it the motor and everyhing in it is new it might be a year old now so any help i would appreciate it.
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Old 05-19-2009, 12:53 PM   #2
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Re: carbureator gasket

With the engine idling, spray little shots of carb cleaner at various points around both the upper and lower gaskets. If it's got a vacuum leak the idle will pick up and smooth out momentarily when you squirt where the leak is.
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