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neilp · 11-11-2021, 05:26 PM

Hi,
I am working on a 40 Ford coupe that is original except for paint and diving into flathead engines for the first time. I found this aluminum manifold in a box of parts and was wondering what engine/year flathead it is appropriate for.

thank you
Patrick

Mart · 11-11-2021, 05:30 PM

I think it's early, but not 32. 33/34 before the baffle was introduced around the oil filler area. (Round hole intro).
Oh and hello and welcome to the barn.

DavidG · 11-11-2021, 05:52 PM

'34 (only) as the '33s still had the one-barrel Detroit Lubricator carburetor.

Mart · 11-11-2021, 05:54 PM

There y'go, that's the definitive answer right there.

neilp · 11-11-2021, 06:04 PM

Mart and David,
Thank you for the reply. My first post but I have been searching and reading various topics on this site for the past month. It is an incredible resource and I am sure I will have more questions. Here is a picture of my new project rescued from a near 50 year hibernation.

Patrick

Mart · 11-11-2021, 06:18 PM

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Hey Patrick that looks like a great fixer upper. Had a 40 coupe myself some years ago.
Mart.

petehoovie · 11-11-2021, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by neilp

Mart and David,
Thank you for the reply. My first post but I have been searching and reading various topics on this site for the past month. It is an incredible resource and I am sure I will have more questions. Here is a picture of my new project rescued from a near 50 year hibernation.

Patrick

V8COOPMAN · 11-11-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by neilp

Mart and David,
Thank you for the reply. My first post but I have been searching and reading various topics on this site for the past month. It is an incredible resource and I am sure I will have more questions. Here is a picture of my new project rescued from a near 50 year hibernation.

Patrick

Patrick .....Great ol' '40 Coupe, and welcome to the Ford Barn.

For all of you complainers that claim it to be too difficult to post pictures here on the 'Barn ......here is a brand new member, posting pictures right out of the gate! DD

neilp · 11-11-2021, 08:43 PM

v8coopman,
Computers fear me. Flathead motors, 6 volt wiring, and juice brakes.... not so much.

Patrick

V8COOPMAN · 11-11-2021, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by neilp

v8coopman,
Computers fear me. Flathead motors, 6 volt wiring, and juice brakes.... not so much.

Patrick

Patrick ....That little rant of mine was NOT aimed anywhere near you. I merely took the opportunity to point-out (to a FEW) that it just takes a little effort to learn the procedure.....YOU DONE GOOD!! DD

Zeke3 · 11-11-2021, 09:06 PM

Welcome to the barn, that is a great looking coupe.

Brian · 11-11-2021, 10:26 PM

Although I can post photos on here, I can well understand the trouble people encounter in trying to do so. It's not particularly easy, and we're not all computer savvy...most of us are old guys [or gals], and computerism is like a third language to us.

Lawson Cox · 11-11-2021, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Although I can post photos on here, I can well understand the trouble people encounter in trying to do so. It's not particularly easy, and we're not all computer savvy...most of us are old guys [or gals], and computerism is like a third language to us.

I'll drink to that.

V8COOPMAN · 11-11-2021, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

It's not particularly easy, and we're not all computer savvy...most of us are old guys [or gals], and computerism is like a third language to us.

Don't feel all alone. These damn things still scare the crap out of me. I only started becoming acquainted with computers about late 1980s because my work with The FAA was making these things a huge part of everyday life, both operationally, and with keeping records. Operationally, computers are running a huge part of the facility that I was responsible for keeping on the air, and just like anything mechanical, these computers can go "bonkers" also, and you can't even "SEE" the broken 'piece' of the logic.

To this day, they still intimidate me. But early-on, I was determined to figure-out this picture-posting gris-gris, and by making the time to play with and experiment on my own, I've essentially taught myself how this photo-beast works ....at least for the most part. DD
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blucar · 11-13-2021, 11:22 AM

When I lived in Idaho Falls during my Junior High/ High School years, our next door neighbor had a '41 Ford coupe that was the same color green as the '40.

neilp · 11-13-2021, 12:38 PM

blucar,
I think my car was originally Cloud Mist Grey and I wish it was still.

PML

Ol' Ron · 11-13-2021, 03:22 PM

That intake was called the " camel Back" and was an old stockcar racers favorite intake, as it could be hollowed out mount a 2GC carb on top and it looked "Stock" we had one on our car. Didn't idle very well, but ran very well on the track. Still have mine.

Ford Freak · 11-13-2021, 04:03 PM

Welcome to the Barn! - F F

David J · 11-13-2021, 04:12 PM

This is a early 35 manifold that looks like yours but the fuel pump stand hole is round . For the vent pipe .

deuce_roadster · 11-13-2021, 04:18 PM

Welcome! There is an overwhelming amount of experience here you can take advantage of. I have a couple of 40s myself. You are in the right place.

11-11-2021, 05:30 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,088	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit I think it's early, but not 32. 33/34 before the baffle was introduced around the oil filler area. (Round hole intro). Oh and hello and welcome to the barn.

11-11-2021, 05:52 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,601	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit '34 (only) as the '33s still had the one-barrel Detroit Lubricator carburetor.

11-11-2021, 05:54 PM	#4
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,088	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit There y'go, that's the definitive answer right there.

11-11-2021, 06:18 PM	#6
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,088	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Patrick that looks like a great fixer upper. Had a 40 coupe myself some years ago. Mart. Last edited by Mart; 11-11-2021 at 06:51 PM.

11-11-2021, 08:43 PM	#9
neilp Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Idaho Posts: 151	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit v8coopman, Computers fear me. Flathead motors, 6 volt wiring, and juice brakes.... not so much. Patrick

11-11-2021, 09:06 PM	#11
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,592	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit Welcome to the barn, that is a great looking coupe.

11-11-2021, 10:26 PM	#12
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,998	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit Although I can post photos on here, I can well understand the trouble people encounter in trying to do so. It's not particularly easy, and we're not all computer savvy...most of us are old guys [or gals], and computerism is like a third language to us. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

11-13-2021, 11:22 AM	#15
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,466	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit When I lived in Idaho Falls during my Junior High/ High School years, our next door neighbor had a '41 Ford coupe that was the same color green as the '40. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

11-13-2021, 12:38 PM	#16
neilp Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Idaho Posts: 151	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit blucar, I think my car was originally Cloud Mist Grey and I wish it was still. PML

11-13-2021, 03:22 PM	#17
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit That intake was called the " camel Back" and was an old stockcar racers favorite intake, as it could be hollowed out mount a 2GC carb on top and it looked "Stock" we had one on our car. Didn't idle very well, but ran very well on the track. Still have mine.

11-13-2021, 04:03 PM	#18
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,249	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit Welcome to the Barn! - F F __________________ 1952 Ford F1 !956 Fairlane Club Sedan 1965 Falcon Sprint 2007 Mustang GT

11-13-2021, 04:18 PM	#20
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,971	Re: Flathead Manifold - What does it fit Welcome! There is an overwhelming amount of experience here you can take advantage of. I have a couple of 40s myself. You are in the right place.