Carb Insulating Block on 1500cc Midget

[Guest]

While I'm replacing the water pump, radiator, etc (see post on winning a trophy but.....) I guess I'll clean and replace other items in the engine compartment that the last owner didn't do. I noticed that there is some red colored goop between the carb and the intake manifold. According to the parts breakdown there is an insulating block between the carb and the intake manifold with a gasket on each side of the insulating block. Moss and VB don't carry that part. Any idea where I can get a good used insulating block and also the gaskets? Thanks.

 

[Morris]

I couldn't find that stuff anywhere. I ended up super glueing a broken plastic block back togther and making my own gaskets.

It were a pain.

 

[77_MG_Midget]

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Any idea where I can get a good used insulating block and also the gaskets?

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The insulating block is made of "unobtainium". I have seen them from time to time on e-bay.

 

[JPSmit]

And to think I almost chiselled mine off last weekend. Thank you God that I'm lazy /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif

 

[Guest]

To anyone that may need an insulation block for their 1500cc MG Midget - I found a source. I bought a good used one for $5.00. Check British Masters at:
https://www.britishmasters.com/main/midget.htm
Hope this info helps.

 

[jlaird]

Has anyone asked Tony, he has piles of piles and piles.