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where can I get some of these gaskets?

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I need a set of these gaskets (pictured below) They are the ones that go between the carbs and the intake manifold.

I really want to get some that are this same quality.

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I know you can get them from TRF - I bought some a couple of months ago. The one you have doesn't seem to have the breather cutout (at the side of the main hole). The picture in the TRF catalogue doesn't show it either, so maybe right for your car - mine is a 75.

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Alistair
 
What car is that from? If it's a TR6, you can get them from TRF, but it doesn't look like the ZS gasket.
 
Thanks it is tr6 with su's.

I saw that all of the majors carry them, but I wasn't sure they would be the same quality.
 
If you want the absolute best, call Gary Martin at (605)391-2422. Gary is a premium carb rebuilder that reworks everything to concours quality. His components are as good as they come.
 
Jack, you're correct. I got some from Moss, ISTR, and they looked nothing like the gaskets on my TR3....
 
Is this just a heavy paper gasket? If so, I make mine from the gasket stock sold at any auto parts store. Usually that stuff is black so maybe the color matters but if not the bulk stuff seems top quality with enough thickness and give to do the job. How perfect they are depends on how crafty you care to be though a set of hole punches helps.
 
As Geo, I have also made some good gaskets from stock sheet material. There are a lot of good products out there, unfortunately, ya gotta go looking and compare. Also, I don't use the oil pan gaskets from any of the big vendors. I have found that oil pan gaskets available from NAPA are the best quality. Remember, most gaskets are only a vehicle for you sealant, it's not really the gasket that seals. That's why, when I use Permatex Aviation, I will saturate the gasket thoroughly, with several applications, and seldom get a leak. The key word here is seldom.
 
Now, I am not suggesting that you use Permatex Aviation in you carb gaskets. I think there are better products for that.
 
Geo Hahn said:
Is this just a heavy paper gasket? If so, I make mine from the gasket stock sold at any auto parts store. Usually that stuff is black so maybe the color matters but if not the bulk stuff seems top quality with enough thickness and give to do the job. How perfect they are depends on how crafty you care to be though a set of hole punches helps.
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These aren't the paper ones. They are the thicker plastic feeling kind. I don't really know what they are made of. Do auto parts stores carry that kind of material?
 
Oh that may be a different kettle of fish. On the 3s & 4s there is a 'gasket' about 1/4" thick made from a cork-like material. Perhaps this is something similar for 6s.
 
No, that's a Payen carb gasket. "Rubbery" and fairly thick.
 
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