Any tips on removing this manifold from the head w/o breaking bolts or the head castings at the ends of the head? When installing the replacement manifold ( it uses the flat exhaust pipe gasket) how do I insure the bolts stay tight? I had this issue w/my 144 they would loosen after a year or so and develop a noisy leak.
The 200cid came this morning. The CL seller was VERY accommodating delivering it to me which is abt a 2 1/2 hour drive. And unloaded on to my little HF dolly. Worked swell! Pulled the plugs and all look pretty good sort of the dark copper color and slight shine. No black carbon incrustation. Maybe I got a good runner. Over in next few weeks will be pulling the ancillary accessories and giving the block a good scrub and blue paint.
Tnx for your help so far!
Terry
The 200cid came this morning. The CL seller was VERY accommodating delivering it to me which is abt a 2 1/2 hour drive. And unloaded on to my little HF dolly. Worked swell! Pulled the plugs and all look pretty good sort of the dark copper color and slight shine. No black carbon incrustation. Maybe I got a good runner. Over in next few weeks will be pulling the ancillary accessories and giving the block a good scrub and blue paint.
Tnx for your help so far!
Terry