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Ray P · 01-26-2014, 11:32 AM

I found this intake manifold in a box of old parts. It looks like a model A intake except the top is squared off. Can someone tell me what I have?

redmodelt · 01-26-2014, 11:35 AM

About 32 to 34 Ford 4 cylinder.

Roadster62 · 01-26-2014, 11:40 AM

Yes, that is a Model B intake. Bob

Joe K · 01-26-2014, 12:03 PM

Some seek out the Model B intake manifold as the interior passages are larger and result in greater air/fuel flow - and more horsepower from the engine.

There is a downside though as the flange attachment of the Model B manifold is angled slightly differently - and the GAV control rod doesn't mate up as nicely to a Zenith Model A Carb when mounted on the Model B manifold. The Model B carb will fit better though these two having been mated together originally on the Model B engine.

So if you swap out - you probably want both carb and manifold together.

Joe K

Purdy Swoft · 01-26-2014, 02:26 PM

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What Joe says. Snyders sells a bolt and gasket combo with special machined bolts. The special bolts allow either the A or B carb to pivot on the model B intake so that the choke rod will properly align. This is the easiest way to use the model B intake on the model A. For best performance, use the model B carburetor. The B carb has a larger throat that matches the bore diameter of the model B intake. The bolt and gasket setup is on page A-137 of the 2013 Snyders catalog . part numberB-9510-S Price $15.60 . I cut off the flange on a model B intake, repositioned it and brazed it back in place.

01-26-2014, 11:35 AM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Unusual intake manifold About 32 to 34 Ford 4 cylinder.

01-26-2014, 11:40 AM	#3
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Unusual intake manifold Yes, that is a Model B intake. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

01-26-2014, 12:03 PM	#4
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Unusual intake manifold Some seek out the Model B intake manifold as the interior passages are larger and result in greater air/fuel flow - and more horsepower from the engine. There is a downside though as the flange attachment of the Model B manifold is angled slightly differently - and the GAV control rod doesn't mate up as nicely to a Zenith Model A Carb when mounted on the Model B manifold. The Model B carb will fit better though these two having been mated together originally on the Model B engine. So if you swap out - you probably want both carb and manifold together. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

01-26-2014, 02:26 PM	#5
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Unusual intake manifold Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What Joe says. Snyders sells a bolt and gasket combo with special machined bolts. The special bolts allow either the A or B carb to pivot on the model B intake so that the choke rod will properly align. This is the easiest way to use the model B intake on the model A. For best performance, use the model B carburetor. The B carb has a larger throat that matches the bore diameter of the model B intake. The bolt and gasket setup is on page A-137 of the 2013 Snyders catalog . part numberB-9510-S Price $15.60 . I cut off the flange on a model B intake, repositioned it and brazed it back in place.