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jcheshire31 · 03-07-2012, 01:25 AM

I was digging through my grandpa's stuff the other day when I found a exhaust manifold that had raised lettering around the rear downward bend that says "Indonesia/Argentina". Do I have something here? I've personally never seen one before, but that's not saying a whole lot.

ctlikon0712 · 03-07-2012, 01:45 AM

I'm not positive but I read in a post here that the late 31 style, with the ridge where it turns down for the muffler was reproduced in Argentina. Ford wouldn't have put anything but his logo or a part # on anything.

mot · 03-07-2012, 03:17 AM

in the 60s and 70s Argentina produced many parts for the model A,they were very poorly made

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-07-2012, 08:06 AM

I am pretty sure those were manufactured by Tommy Trailor when he owned Specialized. Be careful and don't bump it very hard or you will have a "split manifold". --and not type like the old hot rodders used either!!

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Keith True · 03-07-2012, 08:36 AM

I bought one years ago,it might have been from Ricks.It had a split on the top down the whole length of it,looked like it had opened up when it cooled down from being cast.I called whoever I bought it from,they told me to throw it away and they sent me another one.That one is still going fine.Those were marked made in Argentina.I still have a couple of new ones around,bought from the estates of A owners.I also bought five of the manifolds sold by Steiner tractor.They were $45.each,and I heard a lot of complaints on how they fit,but every one I bought fit good.They are a replacement,not meant to be an accurate reproduction.

al's28/33 · 03-07-2012, 08:51 AM

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The actual markings read "Industria Argentina".....I had one on my '28 Phaeton. Turns out the exhaust ports were mis-aligned and not providing good enogh exhaust. I sold it last year when I had my engine rebuilt. Stick with parts made in USA........any repro foreign junk is JUNK!

Jerry Parr WI · 03-07-2012, 09:10 AM

I still have one on one of my cars. Think I got it from JC Whitney in the 60's. I ground the raised letters off and then it didn't look bad. I have driven that car 10's of thousands of miles with it and no problem.

Bick in New Zealand · 03-09-2012, 02:19 AM

My Victoria came from Argentina, gearbox housing had Industria Argentina cast on side. gears inside looked great and it ran very quietly.

03-07-2012, 01:25 AM	#1
jcheshire31 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 109	Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold I was digging through my grandpa's stuff the other day when I found a exhaust manifold that had raised lettering around the rear downward bend that says "Indonesia/Argentina". Do I have something here? I've personally never seen one before, but that's not saying a whole lot.

03-07-2012, 01:45 AM	#2
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold I'm not positive but I read in a post here that the late 31 style, with the ridge where it turns down for the muffler was reproduced in Argentina. Ford wouldn't have put anything but his logo or a part # on anything.

03-07-2012, 03:17 AM	#3
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold in the 60s and 70s Argentina produced many parts for the model A,they were very poorly made

03-07-2012, 08:06 AM	#4
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,513	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold I am pretty sure those were manufactured by Tommy Trailor when he owned Specialized. Be careful and don't bump it very hard or you will have a "split manifold". --and not type like the old hot rodders used either!! . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

03-07-2012, 08:36 AM	#5
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,987	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold I bought one years ago,it might have been from Ricks.It had a split on the top down the whole length of it,looked like it had opened up when it cooled down from being cast.I called whoever I bought it from,they told me to throw it away and they sent me another one.That one is still going fine.Those were marked made in Argentina.I still have a couple of new ones around,bought from the estates of A owners.I also bought five of the manifolds sold by Steiner tractor.They were $45.each,and I heard a lot of complaints on how they fit,but every one I bought fit good.They are a replacement,not meant to be an accurate reproduction.

03-07-2012, 08:51 AM	#6
al's28/33 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,591	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The actual markings read "Industria Argentina".....I had one on my '28 Phaeton. Turns out the exhaust ports were mis-aligned and not providing good enogh exhaust. I sold it last year when I had my engine rebuilt. Stick with parts made in USA........any repro foreign junk is JUNK!

03-07-2012, 09:10 AM	#7
Jerry Parr WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 619	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold I still have one on one of my cars. Think I got it from JC Whitney in the 60's. I ground the raised letters off and then it didn't look bad. I have driven that car 10's of thousands of miles with it and no problem.

03-09-2012, 02:19 AM	#8
Bick in New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier New Zealand Posts: 931	Re: Indonesia/Argentina Exhaust Manifold My Victoria came from Argentina, gearbox housing had Industria Argentina cast on side. gears inside looked great and it ran very quietly. __________________ 1928 Roadster (CA67) 1931 Deluxe Coupe RHD 1931 Victoria RHD Model A's don't leak oil they just mark their territory.