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MG MG Y Type - Carb/manifold gasket/spacer

My YA is missing the carb/manifold spacer/gasket which is causing fuel evaporation problems. Could anyone tell me where I can purchase this? Many thanks in antipidation
J Foster

I found a thick spacer from an old Mini and cut it in half with a metalsaw (hacksaw?) to make it thinner.

I gather that any Mini specialist can supply one?

Willem van der Veer

Many thanks Willem.
J Foster

Burlen sell them https://burlen.co.uk
The spacer is needed to allow a heat shield to clear the manifold and should be kept to a minimum thickness as the further away the carbs are the more likely the vaporisation is to break down. Tip I got from Ed Biddle Carb expert.
Peter
P W Vielvoye

Many thanks Peter
J Foster

We recommend MG Midget / Austin Healey Sprite for the phlonic spacer
Paul Barrow

Many thanks for all advice. I obtained necessary parts from Southern Carburettors. Great to deal with and delivered next day.
J Foster

Peter
What does "....the more likely the vaporisation is to break down" actually mean?

Thank you
Anton, Y/T 4220
Anton Piller

I am only passing on what I was told by the expert but my understanding is that petrol doesn't combust and petrol vapour does. I guess if you moved the carbs far enough away the engine would stop firing.
Peter

P W Vielvoye

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