How do I make a good carby gasket?

Skuzzy,
Any thin gasket material that is compatable with gasoline will work. The carb gasket is a little tricky to cut out but an Exacto (hobby) knife will help. I like the #11 blade for small intricate work. Good luck.
Tom

skuzzy said:

Thanks 2door, I have heaps of #11 blades, will go to the auto spares today.

Do you know about any good sealants to use on gaskets like this one, someone said GasKit, might be useful. I know silicone is a bad choice.

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Skuzzy,
Permatex makes a very good silicone based gasket sealant. 'Permatex Black' is what many of us use for the intake manifold and carb to intake connection. I smear the product sparingly inside the carb to fill the slots where it clamps to the intake. Don't use too much, just enough to make a good seal. Also use it on both sides of the intake manifold gasket. You shouldn't have to worry about air leaks in this area with this method. You won't need a sealant on the carb bowl gasket as long as it is cut accurately.
Tom