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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Arthur on July 27, 2021, 09:01:49 PM

Title: AFB heat shield baffle plate
Post by: Arthur on July 27, 2021, 09:01:49 PM

on the 65 GS with AFB that has a tendency to boil out after running I have plans to install rebuild and install a new base gasket and  heat  baffle plate. Does the baffle go between the base gasket and carb or does it sit on the intake then the gasket?

Title: Re: AFB heat shield baffle plate
Post by: BuickGS65 on July 27, 2021, 10:58:03 PM

The stainless steel heat plate goes against the base of the carburetor. The gasket goes between the plate and the intake manifold.

Title: Re: AFB heat shield baffle plate
Post by: vinnie on July 28, 2021, 07:39:07 AM

are the heat shield available?

Title: Re: AFB heat shield baffle plate
Post by: gssizzler on July 28, 2021, 09:52:52 AM

Russ at Centerville auto has them on eBay ! Tom and Carmen might also have them!

Title: Re: AFB heat shield baffle plate
Post by: Arthur on July 28, 2021, 12:17:15 PM

Thanks for the clarification, I should be set now to finish the rebuild and install the baffle correctly. I know years ago during a  carb rebuild I must have discarded the baffle not knowing its purpose. Hopefully when finished this time i will have solved the hard starts. One good thing was the inside of the carb was clean since there was little if any gas left in the  bowls.