Air Cleaner Gasket - 4500 Carb w/Adhesive

The Air Cleaner Gasket for 4500 Carb with Adhesive is a precision sealing component engineered for carbureted engines relying on proper intake system integrity. As a carburetor specialist or engine builder, you know that air leaks at the cleaner-to-manifold interface bypass your carefully tuned fuel mixture, degrading performance and creating lean-running conditions that risk engine damage. FEL-PRO's gasket solves this critical problem, ensuring every cubic foot of filtered air enters your combustion chamber as intended.

This gasket features a steel core composite construction with a 7-5/16 inch flange diameter, designed to mate perfectly with 4500-series carburetors and their associated air cleaner housings. The steel core reinforcement prevents deformation under bolt torque and thermal cycling, while the composite facing creates a reliable seal against warped or damaged mating surfaces—a common issue in vintage and restored engines. The pre-applied adhesive eliminates separate gasket cement, reducing assembly time and the risk of installation error while keeping the gasket positioned during engine work.

Mechanics and hot rodders building or refreshing carbureted powerplants—whether stock restorations, vintage race engines, or street machines—rely on this gasket to eliminate vacuum leaks that compromise idle quality and fuel economy. Installation is straightforward: position the gasket on the carb flange, apply light finger pressure to seat the adhesive, then torque the air cleaner base bolts evenly to specification. The lightweight construction (0.19 lbs) adds nothing to your engine bay while delivering the durability and sealing performance FEL-PRO is known for among professional technicians and serious enthusiasts.