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cjshaker

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Gasket to seal factory spacer with rear vacuum port?...
« on: September 02, 2015, 05:06:59 PM »
Does anyone know where to get a carb gasket that is big enough to seal the factory spacer with the rear vacuum port? It's a common problem with the bottom of the spacer open/exposed and will suck air like a marathon runner on the 25th mile if it's not sealed up. I've ran out of my stash and am having a hard time finding one big enough to seal that open area. I need the spacer for my power brakes and the RPM has no rear vacuum port.
Doug Smith


'69 R-code Mach 1, 427 MR, 2x4, Jerico, 4.30 Locker
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Re: Gasket to seal factory spacer with rear vacuum port?...
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2015, 06:58:17 PM »
I use this spacer because it has a PVC port.  http://www.summitracing.com/parts/trd-2584/overview/

Jeff
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Olympia WA. area

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Re: Gasket to seal factory spacer with rear vacuum port?...
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2015, 09:04:32 AM »
Thanks for that link, Jeff. Probably better off going that route anyway so I don't have to use a plate to seal that area.
Doug Smith


'69 R-code Mach 1, 427 MR, 2x4, Jerico, 4.30 Locker
'70 F-350 390
'55 Ford Customline 2dr
'37 Ford Coupe

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Re: Gasket to seal factory spacer with rear vacuum port?...
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2015, 10:23:59 AM »
No problem.    Here's another one at Jegs that should help keep things cooler than the aluminum one.  Jegs has military discount also if you are a vet are still in.  http://www.jegs.com/i/Trans+Dapt/969/2584/10002/-1

On the aluminum one, I had to drill the carb bolt holes a little larger for it slide down the studs.  Not sure if the phenolic one will need the same.
Jeff
1969 Mach 1 Q code 428 Cobra Jet
4 speed, 3:50 traction lock
Olympia WA. area