Heat Riser Assembly

Posted by Jim Kavanagh On 2018/8/5 20:59:28

I am installing a hear riser on my '52 and I am not quite sure exactly how it all comes together.

It looks like the best way is for the longer end of the exhaust diverter to point downward with the weight at about 9 o'clock when cold (diverting exhaust into the manifold) and at about 7 o'clock when warmed up, which then channels the exhaust down through the pipe. I don't see a good combination that puts the weight right at the bottom when warm. Is this correct?

I apologize as I thought I had found a diagram on the forum a few months ago, but can not locate it now.

I have some pictures attached. (I am using a nail to temporarily position the diverter, so I know I am not using the proper pin.)

The first and third pictures are in cold position and the second and fourth are in warm position. The third and fourth pictures are oriented with the exhaust down similar to how it will be when the manifold is installed.

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