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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: ChrisD on December 05, 2015, 04:11:23 PM
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Guys, I have new intake and exhaust manifolds that I am trying to install on my 1950 CJ3A. The manifolds will not align flat to the block once I bolt them together. I have already cracked one intake manifold because I did not check it before bolting it up.
Is there a trick I am missing??
Thanks,
Chris
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There are 4 bolts where the intake and exhaust bolt together with a gasket. Can you loosen them and then bolt the pair up flat on the engine, then tighten the 4 ? Also where the two bridge on the lower bolt line, a heavy thick washer is used there. If this fails, then you need to have the surface planed or milled. John
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John, thanks - I did not know about the thick washer. I will loosen the bolts and see if I can bolt up to the engine. I will probably be visiting the machine shop this week to get it planed.
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Took the manifolds to my local machine shop. They had to drill out the holes where they bolt together and then re-surfaced it flat.