The Ford Barn

tubman · 04-09-2025, 09:58 AM

It looks like everything is well in hand. I see that part of the ridge on the front face of the manifold is broken off. It is needed to keep the generator/fan assembly aligned. Once that much has been broken off, the rest goes easily. I had the same problem with a nice Navarro Universal dual that I really wanted to use. I fixed it by grinding and filing down the broken part so everything was evened out. I then cut a piece out of the proper thickness of aluminum that duplicated the missing ridge and attached it to the manifold with epoxy and some #8 or #10 (I really don't remember) socket head flathead screws into holes tapped into the manifold. It worked out great and is hardly noticeable. I'd post pictures, but I am in Florida and the manifold is in Minnesota.

May I ask what brand is that manifold? It appears to be correct for an late engine, as it has what appear to be provisions for a forward oil fill and road draft tube.

04-09-2025, 09:58 AM	#11
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,132	Re: What did you do today that was flathead V8 related? It looks like everything is well in hand. I see that part of the ridge on the front face of the manifold is broken off. It is needed to keep the generator/fan assembly aligned. Once that much has been broken off, the rest goes easily. I had the same problem with a nice Navarro Universal dual that I really wanted to use. I fixed it by grinding and filing down the broken part so everything was evened out. I then cut a piece out of the proper thickness of aluminum that duplicated the missing ridge and attached it to the manifold with epoxy and some #8 or #10 (I really don't remember) socket head flathead screws into holes tapped into the manifold. It worked out great and is hardly noticeable. I'd post pictures, but I am in Florida and the manifold is in Minnesota. May I ask what brand is that manifold? It appears to be correct for an late engine, as it has what appear to be provisions for a forward oil fill and road draft tube.