32 4cyl. Exhaust Gasket leak running rough

[32ModelB Tudor]

Hello, this is my first post, I have a 32 Model B with The 4cyl. I’m having trouble with a gasket leak or so I think. I changed out the warped old manifold and added my spare one with new gasket. After doing so the car will not run correctly... spits sputters, loses power at higher speed and sometimes can’t even get out of 2nd gear before she wants to die on me.. I’ve cleaned the carb and fuel pump and spark plugs. Don’t know what else to do... any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help. 😩😩😩😩

[Brian in Wheeling]

Well first thing I'd check is make sure you have good fuel flow from the tank, through the pump, etc. I'm thinking the pump could be bad, needing a rebuild. Could be a big vaccum leak on the intake but try the fuel stuff first. Also, check your points gap.
Brian W.

[Bob C]

Have you put a straight edge across the intake and exhaust manifolds when they
are bolted together to make sure they are even??


Bob

[32ModelB Tudor]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Have you put a straight edge across the intake and exhaust manifolds when they
are bolted together to make sure they are even??


Bob

Yes, checked the manifold and the block with a straight edge. Checked good.

[32ModelB Tudor]

Originally Posted by Brian in Wheeling

Well first thing I'd check is make sure you have good fuel flow from the tank, through the pump, etc. I'm thinking the pump could be bad, needing a rebuild. Could be a big vaccum leak on the intake but try the fuel stuff first. Also, check your points gap.
Brian W.

Good suggestions! Thanks. I will try them and let you know. Thank you!!��������

[Jim Brierley]

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If it ran good before changing the manifold, and not afterwards, something has not seated right and likely causing a intake leak. Re-check what you changed.

[The Master Cylinder]

Originally Posted by 32ModelB Tudor

Yes, checked the manifold and the block with a straight edge. Checked good.

You checked with a straight edge so we know they are good length wise but are they sitting flat width wise. Twisted? I would suggest installing the intake and exhaust NOT bolted together in the center and try it.

Or have them surfaced bolted together.

I agree with Jim Brierly, if the only thing you changed was the manifold, start there. If it ran good before the manifold change I don't see a fuel pump suddenly going bad or the points going out of adjustment.

[100IH]

Does anyone even make a B exhaust manifold?

[ursus]

Originally Posted by 100IH

Does anyone even make a B exhaust manifold?

It is the same part as the improved Model A exhaust manifold introduced in 1931.

[1931 flamingo]

I don't think so................the A manifold exits straight down the B exits at an angle.
Paul in CT

[ursus]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

I don't think so................the A manifold exits straight down the B exits at an angle.
Paul in CT

The first B engines were fitted with the angled manifold but sometime in the first year they switched back to the Model-A type and from that point forward Ford no longer fitted or supplied the angled manifold. No idea why they changed back but that is what happened.

[Bob C]

Check Vince's site 1933-34 is the same as the Late Model A maniforld.
http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/exmancompare.htm


Bob

[juke joint johnny]

Most original A & B manifolds are warped ! Though they often look perfect
Number 4 exhaust port drops down . which causes a leak and poor running

You need to put the straight edge along the 4 manifold ports to see if it has dropped down

Can you get the 4 Gland rings to line up with the manifold and block ? or are they missing
I think leaving the gland rings out could contribute to the warping

[32ModelB Tudor]

New to all this so here goes, are the gland rings in the block or the manifold?

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

There’s a groove in both the manifold and the block, the gland rings go between them. They’re supposed to give a better seal.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

A CHEEP Stethescope, with an open hose, will find vacuum leaks! It'll scream like a BANSHEE!
Bill Screamer

[100IH]

Gland rings got moved around over the years. I am sure that part of the purpose of the rings was to keep the manifold inline with the ports, rear droop.