old-tank Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 The accelerator pumps on one of the Carter 2197S WCFB carbs (55 Buick) stopped working. I have replacement pumps, but I need the top gasket. If anyone has one, can you please scan and send me the file (PM for email address). Only a scan will work (not a camera photo)...if dirty wrap in clear plastic before putting on the scanner. I think any Carter WCFB will work. I don't want to buy a $100+ kit just for a freakin' gasket!Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37_Roadmaster_C Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Willie, check out this link, they gave individual gaskets. No affiliation just the first google hit... http://www.carburetor-parts.com/WCFB-Gaskets_c_697.html R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Thanks for the link, but the old gasket was absolutely welded to both sides and was destroyed and I cannot tell which one I need. I just need a scan of the gasket so I can make one or order the right one!Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Willie - I am "technologically challanged", and just unwrapped a new scanner. This link is a scan of Carter 121-232. http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carter_121-232.pdf Don't blame you for not wanting to buy a kit, but we don't sell the gaskets individually. Maybe the scan will help. Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Falabella Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Not sure which one you need but eBay search "carter wcfb gasket" comes up with several sets as low as $10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Willie - I am "technologically challanged", and just unwrapped a new scanner. This link is a scan of Carter 121-232. http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Carter_121-232.pdf Don't blame you for not wanting to buy a kit, but we don't sell the gaskets individually. Maybe the scan will help. Jon. Thanks Jon! Perfect!I printed the scan, touched it up, glued to gasket paper and 15 minutes with a Dremel it is installed. Not sure which one you need but eBay search "carter wcfb gasket" comes up with several sets as low as $10Paul, I have had weak moment and bought some of those Ebay gaskets: they are old, crumbly and shrunken; not much you can use in those 'kits' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Willie - I have not attempted cutting gasket paper with a Dremel. But I have cut thousands of them using arch punches, and fingernail sissors! Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Hmmmm. A Dremel tool for cutting a gasket? Care to elaborate, Willy?...................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Hmmmm. A Dremel tool for cutting a gasket? Care to elaborate, Willy?...................BobCut straight lines with a thin disc; cut irregular shapes with a burr or (my favorite) one of those useless abrasive stones. Apply the stone to your bench grinder to make a pointed cone...you can punch holes with it too.Jon's method is probably better, but I funked 'tape and scissors' in school and would rather have a noisy and vibrating tool in my hand. Willie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Very interesting. I never would have thought of that. Especially useful for those thin intricate ones................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Interesting. Not sure my hands are sufficiently steady to not ruin the gasket. I have been using fingernail sissors (curved point), and a inexpensive set of arch punches for more than 40 years. A leather punch is handy for small round holes. Have been hoping the price of hobby lasers would get to the point where I could purchase one of those for the cutting of gaskets that I need often, but so far, still in 5 figures or high 4 figures, which is above my need. Software still leaves something to be desired as well. Well, technology continues to become less expensive. Maybe someday. A tip when you need to cut holes very close together with the arch punches: replace the "hole" back into the hole each time. The "hole" reinforces the hole to minimize the possibility of a tear. Jon. Edited February 12, 2016 by carbking (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 What you may not know about Old Tank is that he is a cat and dog mechanic as well as an old car mechanic. He does delicate and intricate work inside of things that are worth more (to the owners) of any chunk of metal. Now, does he do it with a Dremel tool ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I am not challenged. I am a challenge. I like those WCFB's a lot. I have a hazy recollection that you can run them without an air horn and float bowl cover. Anyway, If I opened one up and the gasket stayed whole, I'd dip my finger in some grease and pinch both sides of the gasket between my thumb and finger to give it a light sealing coat and be on my way.BTW, if you ever run across a base gasket that says Corn Flakes on one side.... it might be one of mine.Bernie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_58 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Bernie Daily, Did you ever own a 1957 Chevy 2dr HT? I had a leaky waterneck when I bought it and after removing the bathroom silicon bead around it and taking the bolts off, I saw the "seal" had the Kellogg's logo on it.... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Couldn't have been me. I went directly from gasket shellac with a dauber to blue silicone. Bathroom stuff reminded me of the section of bicycle tube I found connecting a tub drain to main drain in the house. My Father and my Uncle were good at that.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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