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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: JB1314 on May 23, 2016, 06:33:24 PM

Title: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: JB1314 on May 23, 2016, 06:33:24 PM
Does anyone know what this plate is for on the intake? Is this an EGR block off plate? Regardless I don't think it's supposed to have that hole in it


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Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: mash on it on May 23, 2016, 06:55:23 PM
Oh, My....that is a disaster waiting to happen, vacuum leak, leaned out cylinders, then boom...ya need a new motor.

You need to get an aluminum intake so it doesn't rust.

Dan'l
Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: mash on it on May 23, 2016, 06:56:20 PM
Its just a choke preheat.
If it doesn't leak vacuum, you'll be alright.

Dan'l
Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: JB1314 on May 23, 2016, 07:01:47 PM
I'm pretty sure it leaks. Better to replace it and be on the safe side. Is this a store-bought items? I did a search but I didn't seem to find many results


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Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: mash on it on May 23, 2016, 07:07:53 PM
You could fab up an aluminum plate to block it off.

Are the bolts rusted in?

Dan'l
Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: JB1314 on May 23, 2016, 07:22:33 PM
I just soaked the bolts but yes they are rusted. I doubt they are going to budge


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Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: 77Galaxie on May 24, 2016, 08:30:42 AM

I just soaked the bolts but yes they are rusted. I doubt they are going to budge


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It's some kind of exhaust port. Mainly used for Automobiles. I had on one mine with the same outcome...rusted bolts. I took the intake to a local welder (removed from the engine) and he welded an aluminum plate right over it.


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Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: LakesOnly on May 24, 2016, 08:39:11 AM
That diamond-shaped plate is an exhaust crossover block-off plate. You should fabricate a new one and R&R the old one with the new one.
Title: Re: 460 Ford Intake Rusted Plate?
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on May 24, 2016, 12:25:11 PM
I have an intake manifold if you're interested. $20 you pick up


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