To those of you with Webers, or any other carb for that matter, using
vibration gaskets, how are those supposed to be tightened? I was having a
little leak through one from what I suspect was that the carb was not
perfectly parallel to the manifold. I also have these little rubber
washers under the nuts holding down the carbs. I assume I'm supposed to
tighten them so that these rubber washers are basically uniformly squished
and the plastic part of the vibration gaskets are almost touching the carbs
and manifold on both sides, but not actually touching. Is that right?
Also, once I have developed a leak, do I have to take the whole thing apart
and clean them? And, if so, with what? Or, will readjusting the tightness
help? I did readjust them and they seem ok. But, I'm a little suspicious
that there is still a small leak that I can't quite make out.
FYI, AEM in Gardena seems to be out of business.
In case you are not familiar with these mounts, each gasket is a pair of
plastic rings that circle around the two ports leaving the carbs. On each
side of the rings are grooves. In the grooves rest rubber o-rings - one on
each side of the plastic ring so that one o-ring touches the carb and the
other o-ring touches the manifold. They are supposed to make a seal, but
still allow for some vibration in the engine and/or carbs.
If anyone thinks they should be ditched entirely, I'm interested in hearing
that too.
Jay
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