Re: replacing the 55 400 intake manifold
Posted by custo eight On 2025/4/13 6:35:22
Thank you, Howard, Ross and Pgh. Most of the mystery is gone thanks to the above replies.
Howard, you have keen eyes to pick out that pin hole. It came into my hands with that portion of the tube painted...probably to cover up the pitting that becomes obvious (now that has been pointed out ...thats why I had to get out of the snake raising business LOL) I wiped across the linkage and no soot came off so likely just oxidation there. That said, there could be internal issues with the "stove pipe". Hope the replacement will be in good condition there. I attached the high resolution photo which shows (too much) detail better. will clean up the paint a bit:(
Pgh Knowing how it attached saved a lot of heartache. I treated it with Ballistol (german for gun oil) last night and pulled it out with my fingers this AM. good stuff!!
I will replace that tube, might have one made up if the Parts r Us place doesnt have one.
Ross, I originally thought I would cerakote the new manifold but was getting mixed reviews on heat entrapment etc. I dont understand that technology but also dont wish to cause any additional problems. Though the car isnt perfect, I do local car shows with it and have brought home some hardware, not because it is a 9-10 in restoration ( preservation) but because its "the only girl at the dance" and gets a lot of attention! Just trying to dress up the engine compartment. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks again for all of the invaluable information....now...where was that snake?
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Howard, you have keen eyes to pick out that pin hole. It came into my hands with that portion of the tube painted...probably to cover up the pitting that becomes obvious (now that has been pointed out ...thats why I had to get out of the snake raising business LOL) I wiped across the linkage and no soot came off so likely just oxidation there. That said, there could be internal issues with the "stove pipe". Hope the replacement will be in good condition there. I attached the high resolution photo which shows (too much) detail better. will clean up the paint a bit:(
Pgh Knowing how it attached saved a lot of heartache. I treated it with Ballistol (german for gun oil) last night and pulled it out with my fingers this AM. good stuff!!
I will replace that tube, might have one made up if the Parts r Us place doesnt have one.
Ross, I originally thought I would cerakote the new manifold but was getting mixed reviews on heat entrapment etc. I dont understand that technology but also dont wish to cause any additional problems. Though the car isnt perfect, I do local car shows with it and have brought home some hardware, not because it is a 9-10 in restoration ( preservation) but because its "the only girl at the dance" and gets a lot of attention! Just trying to dress up the engine compartment. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks again for all of the invaluable information....now...where was that snake?
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