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wingerdinger · 01-07-2015, 05:29 PM

I am reluctant to admit what is wrong with my current manifold, but here goes..
I was in the middle of replacing the clutch and pressure plate, and looked under the hood to see if I had adequate clearance from the fan to the radiator, to raise the rear of the motor to remove the transmission...and thought I did.
I proceeded to lift the rear of the motor, and push the fan/generator into the radiator hard enough to crack the mount.
I think it could be repaired, but I'd need to remove it anyway, and they seem inexpensive enough.
I don't really ever plan to show it, but I will stick with iron. Thanks for your advise, John.

Do I really need to learn everything the hard way??

01-07-2015, 05:29 PM	#3
wingerdinger Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 55	Re: `35 intake manifold - differences in aluminum and years I am reluctant to admit what is wrong with my current manifold, but here goes.. I was in the middle of replacing the clutch and pressure plate, and looked under the hood to see if I had adequate clearance from the fan to the radiator, to raise the rear of the motor to remove the transmission...and thought I did. I proceeded to lift the rear of the motor, and push the fan/generator into the radiator hard enough to crack the mount. I think it could be repaired, but I'd need to remove it anyway, and they seem inexpensive enough. I don't really ever plan to show it, but I will stick with iron. Thanks for your advise, John. Do I really need to learn everything the hard way??