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Manifold help

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by sammy, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    All
    Got a new exhaust manifold in from Walcks today, and it seems that it the spring and counter balance are not attached, I tried to match it to my old manifold and everything but I can't get it together... It's hard to push together and hard to try to tighten the balance's clamp down. What would you think about this? Any tips?
    Thanks
     
    sammy, Apr 2, 2008
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  2. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    argh???? i got a L head and the counter ballance is easily moved, think the spring keep it closed till it warms up and the counterweight over rides the spring to open, never had one apart..... not sure just exactly what you are asking for help with:rofl:
     
    kaiser_willys, Apr 2, 2008
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  3. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Counter weight doesn't want to clam onto the little bar in there, and I'm not sure how to position the spring and the counter weight
     
    sammy, Apr 2, 2008
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  4. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    pic ?
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 2, 2008
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  5. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    :iagree:
     
    kaiser_willys, Apr 3, 2008
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  6. jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

    I think i have a spare i was going to look at today but i forgot. Maby tomorow ill remember
     
    jeep2003, Apr 3, 2008
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  7. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Sammy-

    I went through this with my original manifold and OMIX-C**P parts that didn't fit. Try to visualize the mnifolf as it sits on the side of the engine, looking from the front of the Jeep back the shaft will rotate clockwise to close the heat riser and the counterweight tries to keep it closed though it's weight. As the manifold warms up, the coiled spring expands and works to turn the shaft counter-clockwise against the counterweight. Once up to operating temps the counterweight is held fast and the internal flap is wide open. Clear as mud?

    I can try to take some pics of mine later this weekend, but I'm in the fire academy until late Sunday afternoon.
     
    w3srl, Apr 3, 2008
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  8. sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

    Thanks Steve. I have pictures of mine but i think I do kind of understand it. I may just bolt it to the engine and fallow your instructions. I have no idea how many spring wraps are supposed to be in there either... Thanks!
     
    sammy, Apr 3, 2008
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  9. jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

    heres some pics hope it helps. you can see theres a bracket that holds the spring
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    jeep2003, Apr 4, 2008
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