broke my exhaust manifold--%@*(&^

[BeBop138]

Well I just finished painting the manifold and had it hanging on a hook---damn hook broke, down goes the manifold and brakes off the end ear. Of course not in one piece. Makes it harder to repair, so I may have Moose make me a set of headers. I can weld but never have done cast. It might not be fixable. Take a look at the pic----damn---had to rant:mad:

[Young Ed]

Lee that sucks!

[aero3113]

I think you may be able to bring it to a welding shop and they can build up the metal then bring it to a machine shop and they can mill and drill it for you.

[Andydodge]

Depending on where you are located i'd try to find a blacksmith or someone experienced in cast iron welding or wrought iron work...........when I had my split exhaust manifolds done one had a piece missing just like that, except there was no pieces........came up perfect........good luck, andyd

[dezeldoc]

or for 75 bucks shipped i will send you another one.

[JIPJOBXX]

75 dollars sound like the best bet to me!!!

[thrashingcows]

That really sucks. I've tried welding cast and it has never worked out for me. I've tried all the "ways" I could find but has not worked for me.

$75 for another manifold is a pretty good deal I think, cost more to have a shop weld that up. Maybe keep the broken one for a spare to fix at a later date.

[adam_knox]

Bummer Lee! Gravity is usually a downer. Looking at the pic it looks like as possible save if maybe you found a wide washer, maybe the bolt could hold it if you did need to use it as a spare. Although it would be an annoying gamble as manifold for me are a pain to swap out if the bolt couldn't keep a tight seal. Hope you get the problem solved before the big winter unthaw. Only 3 weeks until daylight savings!

[dezeldoc]

Well I just finished painting the manifold and had it hanging on a hook---damn hook broke, down goes the manifold and brakes off the end ear. Of course not in one piece. Makes it harder to repair, so I may have Moose make me a set of headers. I can weld but never have done cast. It might not be fixable. Take a look at the pic----damn---had to rant:mad:

Note to self, next time twist both ends of the coat hanger after putting over rafter and on manifold!

[Captain Neon]

If my engine ever has to come out, I intend for it to go back in with dual exhaust.

[BeBop138]

or for 75 bucks shipped i will send you another one.

Dez, I do have a spare, but the one that broke is a split manifold. Moose had an idea to make it work. Spacer and a large washer, get it in place and tighten, the port should seal as that area is fine----give it a shot, no one will see it on the firewall side anyway. If it leaks we go with headers by Moose:D.............thanks.......Lee

[jd52cranbrook]

Dez, I do have a spare, but the one that broke is a split manifold. Moose had an idea to make it work. Spacer and a large washer, get it in place and tighten, the port should seal as that area is fine----give it a shot, no one will see it on the firewall side anyway. If it leaks we go with headers by Moose:D.............thanks.......Lee

From the picture, I think that is a good solution.

[aero3113]

Try to find the thickest washer you can so when you torque it down it does not bend.

[dezeldoc]

Oh in that case for a split manifold 200 shipped. Weld a little riser on the washer where it will contact the manifold, that way it will exert more pressure on the manifold and not want to walk on the manifold.

[BeBop138]

Oh in that case for a split manifold 200 shipped. Weld a little riser on the washer where it will contact the manifold, that way it will exert more pressure on the manifold and not want to walk on the manifold.

Pretty much what we will do---thought I would take a piece of 1/2 inch pipe and cut an opening to tuck it as close to the broken part and then put one of the extra 1/8th inch thick washers I got laying around and snug it up.

[BeBop138]

Here is how I fixed the problem--took a lug nut and cut it to fit the broken area and welded the flat washer on it, I think it will hold...........Thanks

[BeBop138]

Forgot the pic

[aero3113]

That looks like it will work great, good thinking !

[greg g]

leave the nuts a bit loose to allow for some movement during heating and cooling.

You can get the conical washers and nuts from Vintage powerwagon which allows for that also.

[BeBop138]

leave the nuts a bit loose to allow for some movement during heating and cooling.

You can get the conical washers and nuts from Vintage powerwagon which allows for that also.

I do have the brass washers and said nuts--they will be going back on..........Thanks guys.........Lee:D

[Don Coatney]

Forgot the pic

Looks like a good fix to me.

[BeBop138]

Looks like a good fix to me.

Thanks Don:D Can`t wait to get the new engine in the car..........Lee

[Young Ed]

Lee let me know if you want an extra set of hangs when you are dropping that in

[BeBop138]

Lee let me know if you want an extra set of hangs when you are dropping that in

Could be---even if ya just come for support and a free libation.....Lee:D

[Young Ed]

I promise I'll work better then I type haha hangs=hands