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Originally Posted by steve meltzer
Patrick, I have a gob of gaskets in a bag and don't recall which ones came from where. At any rate is the stock gasket more like paper or more like cardboard? Also, what is the torque setting in inch-pounds for the hold down nuts? I pretty careful about those nuts, but a real number would be (at least in theory) better. thanx. s
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The gasket is the thickness of the typical cardboard coasters you put under a drink. Here's a hi-resolution pic:
And here are the torque settings that I use for my Holley ventures.
Holley Carburetor Fastener Application Torque Range (Minimum—Maximum)
Inch-Pounds
Bowl Screws 25-30
Throttle Body Plate to Main Body Screws 25-30
Main Jets 30-40
Adjustable Needle-and-Seat Lock Screws 50-60
Carburetor to Manifold Attaching Screws 60-80
Internally Adjustable Needles-and-Seat 60-80
Power Valves 40-50
Fuel Bowl Inlet Fitting 175-200
1/16--Inch Pipe Plug 50-60
1/8--Inch Pipe Plug 100-150
1/4--Inch Pipe Plug 160-240