gaskets

The rubber gaskets between the air filter and the Mikuni Solex carbs started falling apart after just a few months. The gaskets were actually getting sucked into the intake!

I got new paper gaskets that are a single piece for each carb. Hope these will last longer.

Also the flex pipe came loose from the exhaust manifold while on a trip to Santa Barbara. It got louder and louder and it felt like it was losing power. Turns out the flange on the mainfold was really warped allowing a leak which eventually burned out the gasket. After filing it flat for a few hours and a new gasket it no longer leaks! Much quieter in the car and I can hear the intake much better.

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Gaskets The rubber gaskets between the air filter and the Mikuni Solex carbs started falling apart after just a few months. The gaskets were actually getting sucked into the intake! I got new paper gaskets that are a single piece for each carb. Hope these will last longer. Also the flex pipe came loose from the exhaust manifold while on a trip to Santa Barbara. It got louder and louder and it felt like it was losing power. Turns out the flange on the mainfold was really warped allowing a leak which eventually burned out the gasket. After filing it flat for a few hours and a new gasket it no longer leaks! Much quieter in the car and I can hear the intake much better. Old gaskets tore quickly.