| Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum intake manifold-opinions.. [message #326187 is a reply to message #326185] |
Mon, 20 November 2017 10:35   |
Richard Denney
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I was wondering about that... :)
When we installed Gary's manifold on my new engine, both me and John Beaver
were quite pleased at how light it was. There was no evidence of any
problem after thousands of miles on the old engine.
My only strong recommendation with that manifold is to install studs for
the thermostat housing. Unlike on the iron manifold, the threaded holes
don't penetrate the water jacket and they aren't deep enough for any
standard-length bolt that won't bottom out.
Also, they need high-collar washers on the intake bolts, instead of
standard flat washers, which won't seat on the machined washer surface. I
corrected that issue with the motor, also.
I used the thin gaskets and block-off plates that Dick provides.
Rick "hoping Gary survived that ordeal" Denney
On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 10:52 AM Billy Massey wrote:
> Arg! How did I type that? I knew it was actually Gary Rockwell. haha I
> don't know how the developer of an alternative airbag system got in there.
>
> duh
> bdub
>
> On Mon, Nov 20, 2017 at 7:44 AM, Billy Massey wrote:
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>> Mark Wall used an amazing process to create that manifold. Charles
> Wersal
>> sent him a manifold he didn't need any longer to sacrifice for the
> greater
>> good. Thankfully he documented it faithfully.
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3738-gmc-intake-manifold-project.html
>>
>> bdub
>
> --
Rick Denney
73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Off-list email to rick at rickdenney dot com
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