Carb. Base gasket trimming?

[TF360]

Dumb question- I have a Performer RPM Manifold, and I just installed a new 4 bbl gasket. It hangs over the inside edge a little. Square bore (open) gasket. Do you guys trim yours a little or just bolt it on?

 

[Plymouth 65]

I'd run it like it is. If it bothers you, trim it! 65'

 

[Joey4speed]

I like mine trimmed.
Looks better.

 

[TF360]

No, It is hanging over the inside edge. I'm thinking fuel might get caught on it. The old gasket seemed to have some fuel saturation on it.

 

[Joey4speed]

Definitely I would remove it and dremel the outline, obviously watch the vacume ports, dont want develop a leak.

 

[TF360]

Anyone else with suggestions?

 

[72Dart6pack]

Are we talking about Carb Gaskets or Girls Hygiene Habits?

 

[69FBCuda]

Pictures would help in deciding

 

[72Dart6pack]

Would probably get kicked off the site for that. Lol

 

[Joey4speed]

Lol. If it wasnt such a good site.

 

[Joey4speed]

This poor guy TF360, cant get a straight answer

 

[oldkimmer]

Trim the gasket if it won’t open up any passages on the carb. Place the gasket on the carb before and after u trim it. Kim

 

[toolmanmike]

Trim it. People spend hundreds to port match intakes and heads. Why leave a big gasket on there to fudge things up below the carb.