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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 01:06:59 PM

Title: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 01:06:59 PM

Is there a part I can buy (spacer) that will twist the carb to not be diagonal


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: GT Jets on April 29, 2016, 02:55:10 PM

God I hope not.

GT

Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 03:38:33 PM

Lol thanks GT
I just didn't know if there was such a piece. Looks like the intake manifold stays. Paint this weekend and install Monday or Tuesday. 


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 09:09:13 PM

What's your take on engine enamel to paint the intake manifold?


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: WhyNot76 on April 29, 2016, 09:27:09 PM

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 01:06:59 PM

Is there a part I can buy (spacer) that will twist the carb to not be diagonal


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sweet manifold lol, I just ran a 1" spacer with it, I still have the throttle cable bracket if you need that as well👍🏼


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 11:29:10 PM

Quote from: WhyNot76 on April 29, 2016, 09:27:09 PM

sweet manifold lol, I just ran a 1" spacer with it, I still have the throttle cable bracket if you need that as well👍🏼


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Was this your old intake manifold?


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 11:31:01 PM

I may need a throttle cable bracket


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: WhyNot76 on April 30, 2016, 07:45:09 AM

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 11:29:10 PM

Was this your old intake manifold?


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yes sir


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: mash on it on April 30, 2016, 08:16:36 AM

Quote from: 73sidewinderguy on April 29, 2016, 09:09:13 PM

What's your take on engine enamel to paint the intake manifold?


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I've used the appliance epoxy- black for motors. There isnt really enough heat in the intake to bother paint, so use any color of shake-n-shoot you like. Automotive paints have been used, too. Just remember, any fuel spilled will damage the finish.

Sand/media blasting is a good alternative, and leave 'raw', just mask off all the gasket surfaces before blasting. 

Dan'l

Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 30, 2016, 10:16:46 AM

Quote from: WhyNot76 on April 30, 2016, 07:45:09 AM

yes sir


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Thanks man I appreciate it! Once this bad boy is done we will have to hit up Elsinore. I think I may go red on it but I haven't quite decided. I'll post pictures if I do.


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 30, 2016, 10:18:55 AM

Quote from: mash on it on April 30, 2016, 08:16:36 AM

I've used the appliance epoxy- black for motors. There isnt really enough heat in the intake to bother paint, so use any color of shake-n-shoot you like. Automotive paints have been used, too. Just remember, any fuel spilled will damage the finish.

Sand/media blasting is a good alternative, and leave 'raw', just mask off all the gasket surfaces before blasting. 

Dan'l

Ok sweet! So any paint will be ok? It's really just for this season I'm looking into getting a different hull so one I do I'm pulling my motor and I'll do some more work to it.


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 69kona on April 30, 2016, 01:18:38 PM

I have that manifold on my wife's mini day cruiser 👍 mild built 468 Chevy made motor perform well...


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Title: Re: Diagonal intake manifold
Post by: 73sidewinderguy on April 30, 2016, 01:24:48 PM

Quote from: 69kona on April 30, 2016, 01:18:38 PM

I have that manifold on my wife's mini day cruiser 👍 mild built 468 Chevy made motor perform well...


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What you trying to say it's a woman's manifold? Lol


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