Exhaust manifold...HELP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slategrove · 03-23-2010, 07:59 PM

So, I drove the truck 8 hours to visit my parents last Thurs. in Bowling Green, KY...the truck was running hot (235-240) most of the way (as well as running really poorly below 2000rpm), but I had to tough it out. When I got there, I discovered a leak in the gasket between the intake manifold and exhaust manifold, took them off the motor just fine, but broke all 3 bolts that hold the manifolds together.

Without a drill press, I decided the best thing to do was take it to a mechanic...2 days later (and me missing a day of work because I was stuck in KY) he got 1 bolt out, and drilled through the manifold in the other two locations...told me to put a threaded rod in, with a nut inside the manifold to hold them together so I could get home...BUT, he didn't line the holes up when he drilled it, so one hole is about a half inch from where it would need to be...done deal, right? I need a new (different) exhaust manifold...borrowed my mom's car and drove all night last night to get to work this morning...

Where can I find an exhaust manifold??? Not having an easy time locating one in Bowling Green, KY or western NC...your help is appreciated as I hope to return to get the truck up and running Easter weekend, so I can return my moms car and bring my truck home.

Thanks in advance,

culp7 · 03-23-2010, 08:08 PM

if you got a sbc, it should be pretty easy to pick one up from a junk yard

slategrove · 03-23-2010, 08:13 PM

Sorry, I left that part out...

250 ci Inline 6 cylinder

culp7 · 03-23-2010, 08:21 PM

ohh in that case i still would check all the local yards, if you don't get get any results from the yards, i would post a craigs wtb ad

71 super · 03-23-2010, 08:23 PM

I have one you can have. I am in Canton, NC. If you can tell me a general time that you can be here I will pull it off the engine and leave it on my porch for you (I will give you directions of course) just let me know as I coach baseball and don't get in before around 7 pm

culp7 · 03-23-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

I have one you can have. I am in Canton, NC. If you can tell me a general time that you can be here I will pull it off the engine and leave it on my porch for you (I will give you directions of course) just let me know as I coach baseball and don't get in before around 7 pm

great example of why i love this forum!

slategrove · 03-23-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

I have one you can have. I am in Canton, NC. If you can tell me a general time that you can be here I will pull it off the engine and leave it on my porch for you (I will give you directions of course) just let me know as I coach baseball and don't get in before around 7 pm

WOW!!! That's awesome...it looks like you're about an hour and a half away, so I could come down tomorrow, or thurs. evening Or an evening the beginning of next week, whatever would be best for you...PM me directions, and I'll be there.

culp7 · 03-23-2010, 08:48 PM

if you have any pics of your truck or inline i'm sure me and others would love to see it

71 super · 03-23-2010, 09:39 PM

I have a game with North Henderson tomorrow night, so thursday would be better if that is good with you. I will pm directions. Harold- heck bring something to haul the whole motor and you can have it all.

slategrove · 03-23-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

I have a game with North Henderson tomorrow night, so thursday would be better if that is good with you. I will pm directions. Harold- heck bring something to haul the whole motor and you can have it all.

PM received and directions printed...Thursday will be great! I should be leaving here around 5 ish...If I can find something to haul the engine in (borrow a truck since mine is in KY) I'd love to take the whole thing...what's wrong with it?

I'll shoot you a PM tomorrow to let you know if I can borrow a truck. You have any way to get it into a truck, or should I try to see what else I can borrow?

Thanks man, it's much appreciated!

slategrove · 03-23-2010, 09:57 PM

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if you have any pics of your truck or inline i'm sure me and others would love to see it

Here are a few pics...still working on the right (67) front end, and will hopefully be putting it on this spring sometime...

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FLDBRED · 03-24-2010, 06:59 AM

Great story!

slategrove · 03-26-2010, 12:14 PM

So I made the drive yesterday after work, and Harold gave me bothe the intake and exhaust manifolds!!! (Thanks Harold, and I'll get a hold of you when I get my truck back here so that I can come pick up the rest of the engine, too).

This is a classic story of why the internet, and especially these kinds of forums are incredible for people who like saving old vehicles from crushing deaths!!!

This weekend I hope to pull the manifolds apart, sandblast and paint them so that when I get them back to my truck, I can bolt them on, and be styling in a relatively short amount of time!!!

Thanks again Harold, it was nice meeting you!!!!

I'll post some pics when there's something worth looking at.

03-23-2010, 07:59 PM	#1
slategrove Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 138	Exhaust manifold...HELP So, I drove the truck 8 hours to visit my parents last Thurs. in Bowling Green, KY...the truck was running hot (235-240) most of the way (as well as running really poorly below 2000rpm), but I had to tough it out. When I got there, I discovered a leak in the gasket between the intake manifold and exhaust manifold, took them off the motor just fine, but broke all 3 bolts that hold the manifolds together. Without a drill press, I decided the best thing to do was take it to a mechanic...2 days later (and me missing a day of work because I was stuck in KY) he got 1 bolt out, and drilled through the manifold in the other two locations...told me to put a threaded rod in, with a nut inside the manifold to hold them together so I could get home...BUT, he didn't line the holes up when he drilled it, so one hole is about a half inch from where it would need to be...done deal, right? I need a new (different) exhaust manifold...borrowed my mom's car and drove all night last night to get to work this morning... Where can I find an exhaust manifold??? Not having an easy time locating one in Bowling Green, KY or western NC...your help is appreciated as I hope to return to get the truck up and running Easter weekend, so I can return my moms car and bring my truck home. Thanks in advance,

03-23-2010, 08:08 PM	#2
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP if you got a sbc, it should be pretty easy to pick one up from a junk yard __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

03-23-2010, 08:13 PM	#3
slategrove Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 138	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP Sorry, I left that part out... 250 ci Inline 6 cylinder

03-23-2010, 08:21 PM	#4
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP ohh in that case i still would check all the local yards, if you don't get get any results from the yards, i would post a craigs wtb ad __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

03-23-2010, 08:23 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP I have one you can have. I am in Canton, NC. If you can tell me a general time that you can be here I will pull it off the engine and leave it on my porch for you (I will give you directions of course) just let me know as I coach baseball and don't get in before around 7 pm __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

03-23-2010, 08:48 PM	#8
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP if you have any pics of your truck or inline i'm sure me and others would love to see it __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

03-23-2010, 09:39 PM	#9
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP I have a game with North Henderson tomorrow night, so thursday would be better if that is good with you. I will pm directions. Harold- heck bring something to haul the whole motor and you can have it all. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

03-24-2010, 06:59 AM	#12
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP Great story!

03-26-2010, 12:14 PM	#13
slategrove Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 138	Re: Exhaust manifold...HELP So I made the drive yesterday after work, and Harold gave me bothe the intake and exhaust manifolds!!! (Thanks Harold, and I'll get a hold of you when I get my truck back here so that I can come pick up the rest of the engine, too). This is a classic story of why the internet, and especially these kinds of forums are incredible for people who like saving old vehicles from crushing deaths!!! This weekend I hope to pull the manifolds apart, sandblast and paint them so that when I get them back to my truck, I can bolt them on, and be styling in a relatively short amount of time!!! Thanks again Harold, it was nice meeting you!!!! I'll post some pics when there's something worth looking at.



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