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Originally Posted by y'sguy
Pretty sure those ones pictured on the left (solid cast) are from the last go-around of yblocks. I have them on my 1964 292 in an f100. I know it to be original. ....
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That makes sense. They came in a bucket of bolts & small parts from a fellow with an early 60's pickup.
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Originally Posted by Alaska Jim
do you think that the "standard" iron manifold clamps are ok for an aftermarket Aluminum manifold, that is do you think that there is enough clamping surface? I may have to try and
track some down for a 2x4 set-up, or maybe make a custom set.
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You might want a dab of anti-sieze or some dielectric grease(?) between the aluminum & cast iron.
Double check the fit.
..I like what Sal said....
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Originally Posted by scicala
..... I would say for practical purposes -- as long as the clamping edge is sufficiently on the flat of the intake flange, and not too long to hit the radius of the manifold ear, it should work just fine.
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