Edelbrock 1407 issue

Remove the carb top & you can check the plunger cup. Unlike brand H, you do not need gaskets if you are careful.
If the cup is damaged & needs replacing, the original leather ones are best if you can find one. There were two sizes, 3/4" & 13/16"; pretty sure the E carb uses the 13/16".


Don’t know what junk you buy, but I have gaskets that are 6-7 years old that have been apart so many times I can’t count.

You seem to be married to Holley junk. I stay away from anything with Holley on it.