So I can't remember ever mounting a carb, so I thought I'd ask.
Quick backstory - Blew head gasket, swapped to large log head, ditched SCV carb/Dizzy for an RBS/1969 mech advance distributor. Carb is a fresh rebuild from Ace automotive in Santa Clara that specializes in vintage cars. I need to mount the carb to get the new linkage mapped out (moving from carb base bell crank to an intake mounted bell crank).
I have paper/fiber gaskets for the carb and base (I think). Assuming the gaskets aren't creased or damaged, and the mounting surfaces of the intake/spacer/carb are flat, unmarred, and cleaned... I shouldn't need gasket sealant, right? just clean the surfaces with Acetone and bolt things together?
Also, should the surfaces have texture to them, or be polished?
Quick backstory - Blew head gasket, swapped to large log head, ditched SCV carb/Dizzy for an RBS/1969 mech advance distributor. Carb is a fresh rebuild from Ace automotive in Santa Clara that specializes in vintage cars. I need to mount the carb to get the new linkage mapped out (moving from carb base bell crank to an intake mounted bell crank).
I have paper/fiber gaskets for the carb and base (I think). Assuming the gaskets aren't creased or damaged, and the mounting surfaces of the intake/spacer/carb are flat, unmarred, and cleaned... I shouldn't need gasket sealant, right? just clean the surfaces with Acetone and bolt things together?
Also, should the surfaces have texture to them, or be polished?