GLM Products 40440Click To Copy Diaphragm & Gasket Kit - GLM Products

The job of a carburetor is to collect gasoline and mix it with air before delivering it to the engine. Depending on the running speed, it supplies varied gas and air ratios. The diaphragm aids in the control of fuel in the mixture. A rubbery material makes up the diaphragm, and it can stiffen or dry rot if exposed to fuel and heat on a regular basis. To execute its function, it must maintain flexibility. It's possible that going bad isn't due to anything you've done wrong or malfunctioning parts, but rather to constant use. The carb-to-manifold gasket, after the manifold gasket, is probably the second biggest possible air leak in a carbureted engine. The carb gasket is in charge of maintaining the boundary between where air should and shouldn't be; a failure here can spoil your engine's entire day. A carburetor works by sucking gasoline through the metering jets of the carburetor and introducing it at the highest point of vacuum and airflow to blend it precisely with the air. A failing carburetor gasket will not let fuel escape, but it will allow air to enter where the vacuum signal is most critical. Key Features: Mercury/Mariner/Force components are compatible. Gasket kit and carburetor kit replacement Designed for usage in a marine setting Made with premium materials Product Specifications: SKU: 92-40440 UPC: 754739404409 Weight: 0.02 LBS Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 40440 Quantity: 1