LD340 Can’t Get The Carb Base To Seal

I'm a bit late to this party, but, I would suggest checking those 4 extra bolt holes that are uncovered using the original gasket. They could be drilled, or broken through to the plenum to cause a vacuum leak. By the way, those holes are for using an early AFB with the narrow bolt pattern.

JMHO....

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