| Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166750] |
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MangoMushroom
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Installed a new Remflex gasket to replace the one I'd installed 50k miles ago, and fixed the exhaust leak. For about 2 days.
Then, RH exhaust manifold cracked. Great. It is visibly cracked on the outside, which is making the flat faces warp and allow exhaust leak
What is the best gameplan? Rehab the existing one? Find a new one? Any suggestions where I might find one? Yes, I know, GMC Swap Meet 
Thanks everybody!
****MangoMushroom
`76 GMC Birchaven named "Harvey"
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| Re: Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166773 is a reply to message #166750] |
Wed, 18 April 2012 21:56  |
Bob de Kruyff
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| MangoMushroom wrote on Wed, 18 April 2012 17:24 |
Installed a new Remflex gasket to replace the one I'd installed 50k miles ago, and fixed the exhaust leak. For about 2 days.
Then, RH exhaust manifold cracked. Great. It is visibly cracked on the outside, which is making the flat faces warp and allow exhaust leak
What is the best gameplan? Rehab the existing one? Find a new one? Any suggestions where I might find one? Yes, I know, GMC Swap Meet
Thanks everybody!
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Although they can be welded, it takes a real pro and even then, it's a marginal fix. You can find these on ebay or soliscit someone who has put on headers. Although many folks have switched to headers, that may not be your best choice right now.Cinnabar also has new ones.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166794 is a reply to message #166773] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 04:00 |
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MangoMushroom
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Bob, why would headers not be my best option? Price I suppose?
The truth is, a used ex manifold would be cheap and I can install myself. I'm pretty sure headers would cost at least 5x as much and I'm about 5x less likely to be able to do the job myself 
Another thing to consider is that I've got an old dirty engine that has likely never been rebuilt, and isn't a work of art to look at. That being said, she has been a trooper for the 5 years I've had her, and generally with my coach I've tried to stay faithful to original design when replacing things. Might not be the smartest thing to do, but I have somewhat of a romantic notion of leaving things the way they were originally designed.
****MangoMushroom
`76 GMC Birchaven named "Harvey"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166823 is a reply to message #166822] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 12:42 |
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Andre,
I have a pair of GMC manifolds. Free for the price of shipping (round UP on the shipping, i always lose money)
I got them in a trade, not knowing they were usesless on the REVCON. (no comments Rob and Dan)
THey've been resurfaced once. not sure if they took too much off.
I can send photos.
dave - zip code 27944
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166826 is a reply to message #166750] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 13:00 |
bwevers
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Mango,
The metal in the old exhaust manifolds get's pretty thin after 35 years of rust. A used manifold might not last long. Mine cracked again soon after being welded. $600 for a set of Doug's headers seems to be the proven solution.
You could make a set of custom headers. The labor involved gets expensive.
Regards,
Bill
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166830 is a reply to message #166823] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 13:34 |
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USAussie
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Dave,
Jeez I was going to say something nice but I guess I won't! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: dave silva
Andre,
I have a pair of GMC manifolds. Free for the price of shipping (round UP on
the shipping, i always lose money)
I got them in a trade, not knowing they were usesless on the REVCON. (no
comments Rob and Dan)
THey've been resurfaced once. not sure if they took too much off.
I can send photos.
dave - zip code 27944
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Dave & Ellen Silva
1972 Revcon Olds 455, toro drive train. All Stock
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| Re: Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166831 is a reply to message #166791] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 13:50 |
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mike miller
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The above is an over simplification. For the most part, headers will not provide any improvement in performance with our engines in our application. (Too low RPM's for the flow improvements of headers to really "show".) In fact you might loose a little torque.
There is something to be said for keeping something stock. The manifolds make a simpler system and where designed to have NO gasket between the engine and manifold. But age (rust and heat) and leaks (from the rust and warping from the heat) have combined to make a seal without gaskets almost impossible.
So... you'll need a gasket. The gasket will interfere with the cooling of the manifold. (Normally the engine block would provide this cooling.) As a result the manifolds will crack easier than they would originally.
The advantage of headers, for us, is that they do not crack so you are more likely to keep a good seal. They flex with the heat and cool themselves better than a manifold with a gasket. (Leaving more heat around the motor... oh-well nothing is all good.)
SO... what would I do in your situation? How long do you plan on keeping the coach? If not long, find a replacement manifold. (I understand that the right one is easier to find (cheaper) than the left. Also they are different 455/403.) If you plan on keeping the coach, go with headers.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166834 is a reply to message #166831] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 13:59 |
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USAussie
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Mike,
Here's a link to dyno runs that JimB had done on an engine:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=40002
If the heads and manifold are in good shape one can use these gaskets and
not loose heat transfer.
http://www.bdub.net/lenzi/index.html#CopperGaskets
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Miller
The above is an over simplification. For the most part, headers will not
provide any improvement in performance with our engines in our application.
(Too low RPM's for the flow improvements of headers to really "show".) In
fact you might loose a little torque.
There is something to be said for keeping something stock. The manifolds
make a simpler system and where designed to have NO gasket between the
engine and manifold. But age (rust and heat) and leaks (from the rust and
warping from the heat) have combined to make a seal without gaskets almost
impossible.
So... you'll need a gasket. The gasket will interfere with the cooling of
the manifold. (Normally the engine block would provide this cooling.) As
a result the manifolds will crack easier than they would originally.
The advantage of headers, for us, is that they do not crack so you are more
likely to keep a good seal. They flex with the heat and cool themselves
better than a manifold with a gasket. (Leaving more heat around the
motor... oh-well nothing is all good.)
SO... what would I do in your situation? How long do you plan on keeping
the coach? If not long, find a replacement manifold. (I understand that
the right one is easier to find (cheaper) than the left. Also they are
different 455/403.) If you plan on keeping the coach, go with headers.
--
Mike
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166845 is a reply to message #166750] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 16:05 |
Carl S.
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This might be what you're looking for:
< http://www.ebay.com/itm/Classic-GMC-motorhome-1974-1977-1978-vintage-camping-/290699771114?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash =item43af0e7cea>
Sorry, I don't have that tiny url thing figured out yet.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Cracked RH Exhaust Manifold [message #166846 is a reply to message #166845] |
Thu, 19 April 2012 16:16 |
Bob Raef
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If his is a 1976 Birchaven then it will have a 455 motor if it has not been swapped out for something other than a 455. the manifolds on ebay are for a 403 and will not fit a 455.
Bob Raef, KF5TYA
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