Young Ed Posted March 16, 2022 Report Posted March 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Kaharvey88 said: Well I scored big time at a local junkyard. They usually don't have vehicles this old, but this one was brought in just a few days before. I really didn't know what to expect when I walked up to it, but as soon as I saw that it had a good exhaust manifold, I started wrenching! I walked out with the intake and exhaust manifolds, carburetor, and fuel sediment bowl for $20. The "flap" inside the exhaust manifold that I'm assuming opens/closes via a thermostatic coil to help warm the intake is my only holdup at the moment. I've gotten it to move slightly by tapping the shaft in and out with a hammer and brass punch. Correct me if I'm wrong, but there seems to be small bushings on the shaft. The bushings will move in the manifold, but they are frozen to the shaft. I'm open to any suggestions on getting this thing loosened up. BTW If anyone sees anything that they could use off this truck I'll do my best to get it before they crush it. I'm sure it'll only be there a few weeks. Not a lot of truck guys on here but if you have room I'd grab whatever you can. Looks like decent not rusty sheet metal Quote
48jumpdoors Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 8:16 PM, Kaharvey88 said: Well I scored big time at a local junkyard. They usually don't have vehicles this old, but this one was brought in just a few days before. I really didn't know what to expect when I walked up to it, but as soon as I saw that it had a good exhaust manifold, I started wrenching! I walked out with the intake and exhaust manifolds, carburetor, and fuel sediment bowl for $20. The "flap" inside the exhaust manifold that I'm assuming opens/closes via a thermostatic coil to help warm the intake is my only holdup at the moment. I've gotten it to move slightly by tapping the shaft in and out with a hammer and brass punch. Correct me if I'm wrong, but there seems to be small bushings on the shaft. The bushings will move in the manifold, but they are frozen to the shaft. I'm open to any suggestions on getting this thing loosened up. BTW If anyone sees anything that they could use off this truck I'll do my best to get it before they crush it. I'm sure it'll only be there a few weeks. Well if it were me I would pull that motor and anything Flathead 6 connected. These parts are getting hard to find and you can always trade parts for parts. That motor will fit your car if its good. Your on your way! Quote
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