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dan42 · 10-11-2007, 12:19 AM

Does anyone know if these will clear? I thought when I bought them they would work better than straight drops but now I don't know - it looks like I might have a problem with the starter on the one side, and possibly clutch linkage on the other side - (I'm putting in a SM465).

72armyswbtruck · 10-11-2007, 12:37 AM

Well you could gain some clearance with a smaller starter (mini starter)

hotrodhomi · 10-11-2007, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Well you could gain some clearance with a smaller starter (mini starter)

+1

dan42 · 10-11-2007, 01:02 AM

Yeah, I might have to do that. It's kind of hard to tell, but should the other side clear the clutch linkage??

**special-K** · 10-11-2007, 06:14 AM

It looks like it`ll run down in front of the linkage.I don`t understand why these will be a problem since trucks came with these manifolds,one type of starter,and manual transmissions.
I have noticed that some year 2wd trucks have one straight and one curved manifold.The earlier ones have both curved.

Andy4639 · 10-11-2007, 07:09 AM

I have them on my 71 with regular starter and have no problems. I can even change the starter without taking them loose.

dan42 · 10-11-2007, 10:19 AM

Cool. I'm gonna find out soon enough. My '70 has this style as well and everything fits - it just looks like it's not gonna work on the engine stand, I guess.

PICKMUP · 10-11-2007, 12:03 PM

Didn't 4spd have straight down rams? The engine sits back further? I think they still clear just fine.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-11-2007, 01:29 PM

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Didn't 4spd have straight down rams?

Not on my '69.
The starter clearance is pretty tight but not touching.Here's some pics of a stock truck,pretty dark out-I hope these work.
Clutch clearance:

Starter clearance:

**67 cst swb** · 10-11-2007, 01:51 PM

My '67 283/SM465 truck has both angled manifolds. No issues here. Exhaust guy did comment it needed a pretty good angle put on the passenger side pipe. Right where it attaches to the manifold.
best of my knowledge its all stock.

wibilly · 10-11-2007, 09:33 PM

my 69 has both angeled with 4 speed and full size starter. no problems

10-11-2007, 12:19 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	I started thinkin' about these manifolds... Does anyone know if these will clear? I thought when I bought them they would work better than straight drops but now I don't know - it looks like I might have a problem with the starter on the one side, and possibly clutch linkage on the other side - (I'm putting in a SM465). Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-11-2007, 12:37 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... Well you could gain some clearance with a smaller starter (mini starter) __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

10-11-2007, 01:02 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... Yeah, I might have to do that. It's kind of hard to tell, but should the other side clear the clutch linkage?? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-11-2007, 06:14 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... It looks like it`ll run down in front of the linkage.I don`t understand why these will be a problem since trucks came with these manifolds,one type of starter,and manual transmissions. I have noticed that some year 2wd trucks have one straight and one curved manifold.The earlier ones have both curved. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-11-2007, 07:09 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... I have them on my 71 with regular starter and have no problems. I can even change the starter without taking them loose. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-11-2007, 10:19 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... Cool. I'm gonna find out soon enough. My '70 has this style as well and everything fits - it just looks like it's not gonna work on the engine stand, I guess. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-11-2007, 12:03 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... Didn't 4spd have straight down rams? The engine sits back further? I think they still clear just fine.

10-11-2007, 01:51 PM	#10
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... My '67 283/SM465 truck has both angled manifolds. No issues here. Exhaust guy did comment it needed a pretty good angle put on the passenger side pipe. Right where it attaches to the manifold. best of my knowledge its all stock. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

10-11-2007, 09:33 PM	#11
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: I started thinkin' about these manifolds... my 69 has both angeled with 4 speed and full size starter. no problems __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore



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