Dry install for airbox gaskets?

[eavega]

Hey all

I just rebuilt the carbs on my 1976 70 HP Johnson. As part of the re-install I replaced the carburetor to manifold gaskets (came in the kit), as well as the gasket from the airbox to the carbs, and the air box cover to the air box. I installed these gaskets dry i.e. with no gasket sealer stuff on them. Is this the way its supposed to be done? I wasn't quite sure, but figured its better to install them dry in case I need to take the whole airbox assembly off again for some other adjustment.

Rgds

 

[Auxlarry]

Re: Dry install for airbox gaskets?

Yes! It is not recommended to use sealers on these gaskets because excessive sealant can come loose and lodge in the carbs.

 

[eavega]

Re: Dry install for airbox gaskets?

Yes! It is not recommended to use sealers on these gaskets because excessive sealant can come loose and lodge in the carbs.

Excellent point! I didn't think of that, but it makes perfect sense. Now that I think of it, the previous owner had used a gasket sealer on the airbox cover, and who knows if any of that stuff had made its way into the carbs. Thanks!

 

[iwombat]

Re: Dry install for airbox gaskets?

Most people don't even use the airbox gaskets. Worst that can happen is that it can . . .


. . . leak air.