Author Topic: 17080213 - correct carb to manifold gasket  (Read 1790 times)

Offline bcarlson78248

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17080213 - correct carb to manifold gasket
« on: April 30, 2020, 07:22:53 AM »
When I pulled my carburetor off to check the float level I realized that the carb to intake gasket I have is one that covers the recessed areas on the front bottom of the carburetor base.  I also noticed in my leftover parts that I have a couple of Quadrajet gaskets that are cut out to uncover this area.

I think the larger coverage gasket was one I got with a rebuild kit I bought from you several years ago, and the cutout gasket may have been the original from my truck, but I'm not sure.   Which gasket should I be using with a 17080213, or does it matter?

I attached a picture (not of my carburetor) where the gasket with a cutout is on the left on the carburetor base, and the larger coverage gasket is shown off to the right. 

Thanks,

Bruce
« Last Edit: April 30, 2020, 07:31:11 AM by bcarlson78248 »

Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Re: 17080213 - correct carb to manifold gasket
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2020, 03:54:35 AM »
It really doesn't matter, either one would work fine....

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Re: 17080213 - correct carb to manifold gasket
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2020, 02:28:29 PM »
Thanks,

Bruce

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Re: 17080213 - correct carb to manifold gasket
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2020, 03:46:28 AM »
For Chevy carburetors 1971 thru 1979 I include the type on the left in our rebuild kits.  For 1980-up I put the type on the right in them. 

If I run out of either one I'll substitute the other as it really doesn't matter and no negatives in actual use from doing so........Cliff