Andy,
I think metal, or metal/fiber gaskets would be overkill for intakes (usually
you
see those on the exhaust). You'd probably have to put more tension on the carb
nuts to compress them, then re-tighten after a few hours after the gaskets
compress (you need to do that on exhaust gaskets).
The paper gaskets on either side of the heat shield seem to work well, but I
think you'd want something more durable like "pseudo-asbestos" on the manifold
side, although paper might work just fine. If the metal gaskets are thin
enough
and of a soft enough alloy they should be OK, but I'd be sure to re-tighten
the stud nuts after a few hours (probably a good idea with any gasketed union).
Bob
andy pole wrote:
> Bob
>
> My SU rebuild kit came with 2 paper gaskets (not listed), The engine
> payen kit came with 4 metal gaskets (as listed in parts manual), I am
> still deciding what to do. Incidentally my bj8 when stripped had 6 of
> the metal ones.
>
> I was thinking of putting a metal gasket each side of the plastic
> insulator and the paper one between the heatshield and carb (as it is
> supplied with the carbs)?
>
> I also thought you would need something between the manifold and plastic.
>
> The answers have never really clarified the order or material.
>
> Yours has been the clearest answer so far.
>
> cheers Andy
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