Carburetor Gasket, 1978-1982
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Artifact Overview
Bobby Unser used this carburetor gasket on his flow bench to help test race car engine parts. A flow bench is typically used to test the airflow through engine parts such as cylinder heads, air filters and carburetors. Testing led to better designs and engine performance -- and better race results.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Gasket
Date Made
1978-1982
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.171.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby and Lisa Unser.
Material
Cardboard
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Brown
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 0.188 in
Length: 3 in
Inscriptions
Pressed into one side: TOP FRONT/ D32E-9447-AA/ 15
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