Re: #3 Exhaust Port Tube

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/9/25 20:17:04

THe tube should pass THRU the manifold but not be OPEN to the INside of the manifold. If it is burned thru then check the carb choke for carbon build up. Note that usualy the choke tubes are stainless steel (cheap magnetic grade from production)to keep them from burning.

I'm not real familiar with the Packard set up. But the tube u describe is typical among many makes up thru about 1965. Chevy V8 used a similar set up as well as Packard V8.

I would replace it with an SS tube not just plain steel. Be sure to check the choke housing on carb that tube is connected to.