1982 Jeep CJ7 - Carburetor Mounting Gasket

What is a Carburetor Mounting Gasket?

The carburetor mounting gasket seals the carburetor to the intake manifold. This prevents vacuum leaks between the carburetor and intake to prevent unfiltered air and debris from entering the air intake. Ensuring the amount of air flowing into the intake manifold is metered appropriately by the carburetor helps to maintain an accurate air-to-fuel ratio. Over time, the carburetor mounting gasket can suffer damage or wear out, which may prevent it from sealing against the intake manifold properly. When the carburetor gasket begins to fail, it can cause minor leaks that can lead to rough engine idling. However, larger leaks can cause more serious issues, such as severe engine vibrations, high or low idle, or misfiring. A severe carburetor leak that is left unrepaired can eventually cause improper combustion due to a lean air and fuel mixture, which could lead to severe engine damage. If you need to replace a leaking carburetor gasket, O'Reilly Auto Parts stocks a variety of carburetor mounting gaskets for most vehicles, engines, and aftermarket intakes and carburetors to help you complete your repair.