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Old 02-19-2019, 05:18 PM   #1
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Default Where is a '33 carburetor gasket?

Who makes a Detroit Lubricator intake manifold gasket?
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Old 02-19-2019, 05:33 PM   #2
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A number of years ago, an outfit called “Carbco” in St. Louis was able to get me a gasket set for Detroit Lubricator carbs. I’m pretty sure you can google them and get a phone number.

I think this question has been asked before, so you might be able to search the site and find other sources. Good luck
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Old 02-19-2019, 05:41 PM   #3
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Performance Direct > http://www.performancenowdirect.com/...r-rebuild-kit/
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Old 02-19-2019, 05:57 PM   #4
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Default Re: Where is a '33 carburetor gasket?

If you mean the carburetor to intake manifold gasket, making one yourself should be considered if you have some sheet gasket material. The gaskets within the carburetor are complex and not easily home made.
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Old 02-19-2019, 06:35 PM   #5
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OMG on the price ($193 for the carb kit), however I can understand the low volume.
I agree, the base mounting gasket should be very easy to make.


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Old 02-19-2019, 08:07 PM   #6
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Take a piece of fuel rated gasket material and lay it on the intake. Take a small ballpeen hammer and using the rounded send of the hammer head tap the gasket directly over the mounting bolt holes for the carb. You can stick a bolt in after each hole to keep things lined up. The smaller the ballpeen hammer the better it works for making the holes. That will punch those holes out like a paper punch. Now flip the hammer over and using the flat side tap on the gasket around the outside corner edge of the intake. The sharp edge of the intake will cut the gasket away. Do the same thing with the center holes.. You might want to stick something in those ports so the gasket material does not fall downinside the intake. You can make some nice gaskets with a ballpeen hammer. A WWII Navy guy taught me that. He said, "that's how we made some of the gaskets we did not have when we were out at sea".

If you are going to be pulling a carb off and on then put a light coating of white lithium grease on the base gasket. This prevents the gasket from getting stuck to the carb and tearing. You don't gouge up the machined surfaces trying to scrape off the old gasket.

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Old 02-19-2019, 08:17 PM   #7
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If you need the carburetor to intake gasket, Fel-Pro makes them.. They come in the Early engine sets. If that is what you need, PM me your address and I'll regular mail you one.
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Old 02-21-2019, 03:15 AM   #8
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I wanted to buy a couple of Detroit Lubricator to Manifold gaskets without having to disassemble anything at this point. I was reluctant to paint the bottom of a carburetor in an attempt to transfer the profile to a piece of paper or gasket material. I have NO desire to to pay $194.00 for a gasket "Kit." I have ordered a spacer, not here yet. The person who makes the spacer does not have any appropriate gaskets. I thought there might be some enterprising gent who accurately stamps them out here in North America.
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Old 02-21-2019, 07:52 AM   #9
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Again... that gasket is readily available.....
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Old 02-21-2019, 09:35 AM   #10
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Fourfords, 35fordtn is an early Fords parts supplier, he knows what he is talking about! Third Gen Auto in McMinnville TN.

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Old 02-21-2019, 11:07 AM   #11
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Default Re: Where is a '33 carburetor gasket?

Also the $194 carb kit was not just the gaskets. It was a complete rebuild kit with the brass hard parts, etc. If you have the ability to remove the carb, then you can make a gasket too, or as said above they are available.


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Old 02-21-2019, 02:41 PM   #12
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There are few gaskets anywhere else on a '33 simpler to make. Just trace around the base of the carburetor, cut the overall shape, hold it against the base and with a #2 pencil find the edges of the three holes and cut them out. Done. Sheet gasket material is inexpensive and available at any modern auto parts store.
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Old 02-21-2019, 02:57 PM   #13
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You really should try to make your own. You;ll be glad you did later on. It's the first step from "parts changer" to "mechanic".
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Old 02-22-2019, 03:09 PM   #14
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Third Gen is sending me a couple. Very grateful!
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