"HUBBARD, Charles E." wrote:
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a cheap set of the flat gaskets that go on
> either side of the Phenolic Block Gasket (the big rubber gaskets that are
> between the carburetors and the intake manifold). There is nothing special
> about them but Nissan lists them for $12.32/each (part #16175-A5101). I
> think this is way too high considering that you need two per carb.
>
> I know someone who would be willing to have them made if there were enough
> people to justify the creation of a die set.
>
Gasket material, an Exacto knife, and a pair of scissors work for me.
This is not a high pressure gasket, so it's not critical. Just use
the phenolic blocks as a template and get cuttin'!
Mark van der Hoek
Hemet California
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