5 bolt gasket on a 4 bolt carb?

[sastanley]

I did a search and could not find a solution.

Along with the 30 years worth of 'stuff' I acquired with the boat were some gaskets for the engine..in this specific case, a carb gasket. I have taken the Zenith carb apart this winter and cleaned it up. My problem is the gasket is a 5 bolt hole gasket, but the carb is only a 4 bolt carb.

Should I pick up a 4 bolt gasket? Will the 5 bolt gasket work in a pinch (keep as a spare) on the boat as a backup? Maybe I should send it to a 5 bolt carb owner? ? ?

I am already working on my "Moyer Christmas list", so this may just be one more item to add

I can take pics if needed..it is winter time here and the carb is in pieces on the workbench.
thanks!