paper gaskets by itself or with gasket sealer?

[Hollister_Hitman]

I am installing a 2 into 1 carb and I have some paper gaskets for the intake ports where the reed are. Should I just use the gaskets alone or use some gasket sealer as well. I don't know if it is ok to use gasket sealer in that spot because I don't want it to get into the reeds

[differentstrokes]

You should be fine without the sealer, the paper gaskets absord the premix so they usually don't leak once they swell some. I personally don't use any sealer on my 2 stroke gaskets.

[addicted]

I am installing a 2 into 1 carb and I have some paper gaskets for the intake ports where the reed are. Should I just use the gaskets alone or use some gasket sealer as well. I don't know if it is ok to use gasket sealer in that spot because I don't want it to get into the reeds

I'm curious to see others oppinion on this. I use a very small amount on both sides of the gasket. I actually rub it in to the gasket. I can't see how this could hurt other than making dissasembly and cleanup more work. But Ive done it this way for years and I have never had an air leak in that spot.

[rocketboy]

id never use paper gaskets ,i like cometic steel coated gaskets ,no chance of tearing or poor sealing

IMO if you do run the cheapo paper variety lightly coat both sides with automotive grease to be sure theres a nice tight seal .

[differentstrokes]

I know people that swear by soaking them in WD-40 too, I guess that's kind of like the motor oil idea.

[bansheerage]

i use the gasket sealer on a couple of gaskets because it fills in all the tiny micro pourous spots that the eye cant see but will get you in the long run if the shee is run hard enough.