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Old 11-22-2007, 08:59 PM   #3
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Re: exhaust manifold lever?

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Originally Posted by Fred T View Post
Sounds like the heat riser.

Vehicles equipped with a riser usually used a snorkel style air cleaner that was hooked up to the manifold with a flex tube. Hot air from the manifold would be drawn into the carb feeding it with warm air until the engine heated up.

If it is not being used anymore, you should wire it open.
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