Victor Reinz 71-13697-00 Carburetor Mounting Gasket

Victor Reinz Carburetor Mounting Gasket for Ford and Mercury

The Victor Reinz 71-13697-00 carburetor mounting gasket is built for classic Ford and Mercury air and fuel delivery service where a precise seal matters. Made from fiber material with a 0.0350-inch thickness, it is sized for a 4-bolt, 2-port carburetor mounting application.

Compatible With 1961-1972 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications listed below, this gasket supports service work on Mustang, Bronco, F-100, F-250, F-350, Thunderbird, Cougar, Montego, and related models. The 71-13697-00 is an OE-quality sealing solution from Victor Reinz, an original equipment supplier known for broad coverage across foreign and domestic vehicles.

Key Features

• Victor Reinz 71-13697-00 carburetor mounting gasket
• Fiber construction for sealing service in air and fuel delivery systems
• 0.0350-inch thickness for a controlled mounting surface
• 4 bolt holes and 2 intake ports
• Dimensions: 6.0000 inches long by 5.0000 inches wide
• Color may vary
• OE-quality gasket technology from an original equipment supplier

Detailed Description

This carburetor mounting gasket is used between the carburetor and spacer, or in other listed mounting locations, to help maintain a proper seal on classic Ford and Mercury engines. The 71-13697-00 is a direct-fit style sealing component for service on vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford F-100, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Montego. This part cross-references MAHLE G26073 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Fuel seepage at the carburetor mounting surface
• Vacuum leaks at the carburetor-to-spacer interface
• Rough idle caused by an unsealed mounting area
• Driveability issues related to air entering the intake path
• Service replacement for worn or compressed mounting gaskets

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the carburetor, spacer, and intake port layout before installation. This gasket is listed for 4-bolt mounting patterns with 2 intake ports, and some applications note carburetor-to-spacer use or use without a governor. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before assembly and confirm the gasket aligns with the ports and bolt holes before tightening.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies OE-quality gasket technology and engineering, with coverage used by manufacturers worldwide. The 71-13697-00 is backed by that sealing-system experience for classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln service applications.