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Old 06-26-2015, 08:49 PM
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Default Filter air box gasket
I am installing my Filter air box on my 360 with a carb. Is there supposed to be a gasket between the Filter air Box and the bottom of the cab? Van's Instructions do not show one. Help please
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Old 06-26-2015, 09:57 PM
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Not sure, I made one out of gasket material from the auto parts store.
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Old 06-26-2015, 11:13 PM
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It wouldn't hurt, but I don't think it's required, especially if you use some liquid/paste sealer in there.
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Old 06-27-2015, 08:16 AM
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Any special type of "liquid paste sealer"? I thought of putting in so Tight Seal Medium. I am not a big fan of RTV types.
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Old 06-27-2015, 09:22 AM
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The airbox is not a rigid/machined flat surface so gasket sealers alone are not really appropriate IMO, a gasket or nothing at all is what I do.
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Old 06-28-2015, 09:39 AM
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That is a great point. It may also be why they do not call for anything in the instructions. I doubt ethan any small air leak is that big deal, since you drill a 1/8 hone in the bottom of the box for drainage anyway.

Thanks for your input it is appreciated.
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