Victor Reinz 71-13716-00 Carburetor Mounting Gasket

Victor Reinz Carburetor Mounting Gasket 71-13716-00

Victor Reinz 71-13716-00 is a fiber carburetor mounting gasket for spacer-to-manifold applications on a wide range of classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. It is built to OE-quality sealing standards and supports accurate carburetor-to-manifold sealing for restoration and repair work.

Key Features

• Fiber gasket material for carburetor mounting and spacer-to-manifold sealing
• Measures 6.3750 in. long, 6.0000 in. wide, and 0.0350 in. thick
• 4 bolt holes and 4 intake ports
• Color may vary
• OE-quality sealing technology from Victor Reinz

Detailed Description

This Victor Reinz carburetor mounting gasket is engineered for vehicles that use a 4-port carburetor flange pattern and spacer-to-manifold sealing surface. The 71-13716-00 part number is listed for applications across Ford Mustang, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Montego, and related classic truck and full-size car platforms. It is also cross-referenced to FEL-PRO 60059 and MAHLE G27104 for the same application.

As an original equipment supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket construction that matches the sealing demands of factory-style repairs. For buyers searching for a carburetor mounting gasket for 1968-1972 Ford LTD, 1968-1971 Mercury Cougar, or 1957-1966 Ford F-100/F-250/F-350 carburetor-to-manifold service, this gasket provides the correct dimensions and port layout for listed fitments.

What It Helps Address

• Fuel or air leakage at the carburetor mounting surface
• Vacuum leaks between the spacer and intake manifold
• Rough idle caused by poor sealing at the carburetor base
• Driveability issues after carburetor or spacer service
• Restoration work on classic Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the carburetor flange pattern, intake port layout, and spacer-to-manifold configuration before installation. This gasket is listed for multiple classic applications, including 1968-1969 Ford Mustang, 1968-1968 Ford Thunderbird, and 1969-1970 Mercury Marauder, so matching the exact engine and spacer setup is important. Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly and inspect the manifold and spacer for warpage or damage before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an OE supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. The 71-13716-00 is built to deliver the sealing performance expected from OE-quality gasket technology for classic vehicle repair and restoration.