Manifold Dilemma On the growing list of things to sort out on my recently acquired ‘30 Tudor is a cracked intake manifold. I ordered a new one from Mike’s and I’ve since taken the Autolite heater off and found that I have a “waffle style” manifold beneath. I was considering ordering a new exhaust manifold but now I’m not sure what to do. The Autolite manifold exterior fins look pretty beat so I’m not sure what I’ll find when I pull it off. Looking for opinions on whether this thing might be worth trying to save.
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Re: Manifold Dilemma Not sure exactly what you're asking – are you asking whether the waffle-style exhaust manifold is rare and thus should you try to recondition your existing one?
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Re: Manifold Dilemma If you like your Autolite heater manifold, and your old one is cracked and can't be repaired, Autolites are fairly common at swap meets. At least they are here in the Midwest. Maybe we will get lucky and be over the pandemic in time for next season's swap meets? Look for straight one with no cracks or breaks.
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Re: Manifold Dilemma As another one has said, niot sure what you’re asking. I also have one of the waffle manifolds and Autolite heater, but do not have them installed, as I live in Charleston, SC, where super cold weather doesn’t usually happen.
I did have to replace my exhaust manifold recently because of warpage/drooping at #4 cylinder. I bought a replacement from Bratton’s, had it planed with the intake manifold bolted to it, and couldn’t;t be happier. Excellent fit, no leaks and my roadster is plenty warm enough without the manifold heater. Jim |
Re: Manifold Dilemma You will want that manifold heater in a Massachusetts winter. (Or any heater, for that matter.) I suggest you keep it and make it work. You said your intake manifold was cracked. That shoudn’t affect the exhaust manifold. Also, the Autolite manifolds are less apt to sag. Keep it if you can.
By the way, I visited East Sandwich about 30 years ago and loved it. Beautiful area. Always wanted to return, but haven’t made it yet. |
Re: Manifold Dilemma Take it off, clean it up, use new gaskets and put her back together. Don't over think this stuff. Drive that car and enjoy it. Good luck.
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This is probably the response I most needed ! I am an engineer and tend to overthink things. I really had 2 questions in mind when I posted. The first had to do with whether the waffle style manifold would give more heat (important consideration here in the Northeast). The second was whether there was some novelty value to the waffle style manifold that was worth preserving. JacksonIII essentially answered both without knowing my intent ! Thanks all... Taken yesterday, to reinforce the point of why I need a heater ! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...34a980898d.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Manifold Dilemma Great picture, looks like a postcard!
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Re: Manifold Dilemma Downloaded it and did it as a puzzle.
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Re: Manifold Dilemma Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback.
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Re: Manifold Dilemma Nice photo, you may be an engineer but you are also a great photographer.
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Re: Manifold Dilemma Rolling up the windows will also help eliminate that cold chill..... Sorry couldn't help myself
You have a great looking car! Send that picture to the MAFCA Webmaster for the "A" of the Day Photo, they are looking for some winter Model A photos. |
Re: Manifold Dilemma I couldnt give those heater manifolds away. Just scrapped about 6 on my last scrap metal run. So id say no on value
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Re: Manifold Dilemma [mention]J Franklin [/mention] thank you, not really but my iPhone makes up for it !
[mention]PalAl [/mention] and [mention]Big hammer [/mention] good eyes, the windows were open because I had the dogs along for the ride and the huskies insist on it ! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...1d75cac0f6.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Re: Manifold Dilemma Regarding manifold paint: I bought some 2,000 degree exhaust manifold paint from Tractor supply. After drying it requires a 3 stage heat cure. I figured my wife would shoot me it I tired to do it in the oven so I used the gas fired BarBQ outside. The oven didn't get hot enough for the final stage anyway.
Regarding rusted bolts: I tried the easyout but finally had to drill out what remained of the old bolts and install helicoils. I drilled through but I don't think it will hurt anything to not have the blind hole. I will use anti-seize. |
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