manifold heater

[haydad]

How good do manifold heaters work..i got one that fits original manifold.

[FL&WVMIKE]

They put out pretty fair heat. The secret is to keep all other outside air out.
MIKE

[2manycars]

Better than a candle. Dress warm. Folks were more rugged back then.

[Roger V]

I have an aluminum version that heats equivalent to a small candle. I also have a cast iron version that is somewhat warmer. While not the type that goes on an original manifold, I had an integral one piece heater manifold (forget the brand) that produced so much heat you had to close the butterfly door to a third on cold days!

[Smurkey]

AUTOLITE. That's the way to go...HOT.

[Ca. Kid]

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Mine works great here in N. CA. On a cool day,40-50 you need a window open if the heater door is full open. If you live where it gets cold, well, I don't know.

[Chris Haynes]

I have an Autolite heater. I would like to find a genuine Autolite door to go with it.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

I have an Autolite heater. I would like to find a genuine Autolite door to go with it.

Chris,
Do you or somebody have a pic of it? Bill W.

[CountrySquire55]

I have an Autolite heater on my waffle exhaust manifold and it heats up my Town Sedan very nicely!

[John LaVoy]

I put the cast iron Autolite with the waffle manifold on the phaeton many years ago. It has worked quite well, even on an open car.

[Marco Tahtaras]

Although I haven't tried one, a heater on a stock manifold will definitely have limitations. The non-Ford manifold heaters include their own manifold with substantially more surface area to transfer heat.

[Chris Haynes]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Chris,
Do you or somebody have a pic of it? Bill W.

No I don't. I have bought several of them and none fit it.

[rosenkranswa]

I have a waffle type manifold heater on the Town Sedan. Once warmed up it throws out enough heat in the dead of winter to need the windows open. I take the scoop off during the summer.

[BarracudaBoy]

Originally Posted by rosenkranswa

I have a waffle type manifold heater on the Town Sedan. Once warmed up it throws out enough heat in the dead of winter to need the windows open. I take the scoop off during the summer.

Seconded! I have an Autolite.

[Dick Deegan]

Are Autolite manifolds still available? I know that the scoops are from the normal suppliers, but what about the manifolds? If so where can one obtain one?

Dick

[Big John]

Swap meets and ads in various publications including on the ford barn.....usually the manifold will need to be planed and checked with a straight edge,,,,,,, they can be found.... keep looking.. i have not seen that were being reproduced.....

[jfrankhash]

MIne works well, Just an add on on top of the original muffler. In the summer, I plug the forward end with a wad of aluminum foil, Keeps the air from heating the firewall door. John

[Chris Haynes]

Originally Posted by Dick Deegan

I know that the scoops are from the normal suppliers, Dick

Which supplier would that be?

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by Dick Deegan

I know that the scoops are from the normal suppliers

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

Which supplier would that be?

Snyders??

This heater bolts onto the stock manifold with no cutting or welding. Complete with firewall valve to control the heat. Easily removed for summer driving. U.S.A.Part NumberSpecificsPrice A-18478-S1928-31$66.00 / ea

[Dick Deegan]

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