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drezin · 09-20-2019, 06:49 PM

I have a 37 block in my stock 35 coupe. have the 35 heads and other 35 parts. What is the proper intake manifold for a 35 ford. I have intakes that have generator bracket 3 inches-4 inches and 5 inches high. I am sure 5 inch would be too high. They are all aluminum. Also the car will never be driven in cold weather, could the exhaust holes below the carb. be plugged

Brian · 09-20-2019, 06:58 PM

Post pictures of what you have and we'll give you positive id

deuce lover · 09-21-2019, 02:55 AM

34,35 and 36 take the high one.The low one is '37 and later and those engines had the w/pumps in the block. See pic.Maybe Pete Hovie can enlarge it.

JM 35 Sedan · 09-21-2019, 06:17 AM

If you have water pumps in the heads, block off plates covering the original 37 wp holes, 35 lower engine mounts/water inlets, and plan to use your original generator with fan mount, you can use either an original 35 or 36 intake manifold for the correct height. We recently put that exact combination in a friend's, and also a member here, stock 35 deluxe fordor touring sedan. I'll post some pictures of this going together, or try to find the post we made on this previously with those pictures included.

PS, he recently drove his car over 2000 miles to the EFV8 C/A Central Nat. Meet in Auburn Indiana and back to DC, so we can assure you that all works well

Charlie ny · 09-21-2019, 06:24 AM

'34 , '35 and very early '36 had intakes that were quite smooth in appearance, the
runners did not stand out at all. A little way into '36 the intake design changed
radically and the runners stood out, shall I say. All passengers were alum most trucks were iron. Heat risers did tend to burn thru . JM '35 or Very Tangled could fill in some blanks I'm sure.
Charlie ny

Terry,OH · 09-21-2019, 06:46 AM

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There are at least two intakes for 35 below are pictures of both. The early style, was used for a couple of months, it has the smooth edges on the sides where it bolts to the engine bolck. as well as a round hole under the fuel pump stand.
The later style was used for most of the year note the high mounting for the generator and the sharp angle where the riser for the carburetor comes down to meet the intake runners.

Charlie ny · 09-21-2019, 08:07 AM

Thank you Terry......some of my recollections were off the mark, shall I say.....,

You young guys with photographic memories..........
Charlie ny

DavidG · 09-21-2019, 09:40 AM

The so-called "light" (Ford's nomenclature) type of manifold with the scalloped edges dates back into 1934 when it was released for production late in the '34 model year. It came from a different supplier than that of the "heavy" aluminum manifold most commonly seen on '34 and early 35s. Both carry 40-prefix part numbers usually cast into the underside of the manifold with B, B1 (once the light version was released), and B2 part number suffixes.

Ol' Ron · 09-21-2019, 09:58 AM

The early "Smoth" intakes were sometimes referred to as "Camel backs" an were modified to run on stock cars. I have one that was hollowed out and bored for the 2GC carb. When the rules say "Look stock", you have to get creative.

petehoovie · 09-21-2019, 10:40 AM

"34,35 and 36 take the high one.The low one is '37 and later and those engines had the w/pumps in the block. See pic.Maybe Pete Hovie can enlarge it."- deuce lover

09-20-2019, 06:49 PM	#1
drezin Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 52	35 intake manifold I have a 37 block in my stock 35 coupe. have the 35 heads and other 35 parts. What is the proper intake manifold for a 35 ford. I have intakes that have generator bracket 3 inches-4 inches and 5 inches high. I am sure 5 inch would be too high. They are all aluminum. Also the car will never be driven in cold weather, could the exhaust holes below the carb. be plugged

09-20-2019, 06:58 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,830	Re: 35 intake manifold Post pictures of what you have and we'll give you positive id __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

09-21-2019, 06:17 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 35 intake manifold If you have water pumps in the heads, block off plates covering the original 37 wp holes, 35 lower engine mounts/water inlets, and plan to use your original generator with fan mount, you can use either an original 35 or 36 intake manifold for the correct height. We recently put that exact combination in a friend's, and also a member here, stock 35 deluxe fordor touring sedan. I'll post some pictures of this going together, or try to find the post we made on this previously with those pictures included. PS, he recently drove his car over 2000 miles to the EFV8 C/A Central Nat. Meet in Auburn Indiana and back to DC, so we can assure you that all works well __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 09-21-2019 at 06:24 AM.

09-21-2019, 06:24 AM	#5
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 35 intake manifold '34 , '35 and very early '36 had intakes that were quite smooth in appearance, the runners did not stand out at all. A little way into '36 the intake design changed radically and the runners stood out, shall I say. All passengers were alum most trucks were iron. Heat risers did tend to burn thru . JM '35 or Very Tangled could fill in some blanks I'm sure. Charlie ny

09-21-2019, 08:07 AM	#7
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: 35 intake manifold Thank you Terry......some of my recollections were off the mark, shall I say....., You young guys with photographic memories.......... Charlie ny

09-21-2019, 09:40 AM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,096	Re: 35 intake manifold The so-called "light" (Ford's nomenclature) type of manifold with the scalloped edges dates back into 1934 when it was released for production late in the '34 model year. It came from a different supplier than that of the "heavy" aluminum manifold most commonly seen on '34 and early 35s. Both carry 40-prefix part numbers usually cast into the underside of the manifold with B, B1 (once the light version was released), and B2 part number suffixes. Last edited by DavidG; 09-21-2019 at 09:56 AM. Reason: additional information

09-21-2019, 09:58 AM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: 35 intake manifold The early "Smoth" intakes were sometimes referred to as "Camel backs" an were modified to run on stock cars. I have one that was hollowed out and bored for the 2GC carb. When the rules say "Look stock", you have to get creative.

09-21-2019, 10:40 AM	#10
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,081	Re: 35 intake manifold "34,35 and 36 take the high one.The low one is '37 and later and those engines had the w/pumps in the block. See pic.Maybe Pete Hovie can enlarge it."- deuce lover __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0 Last edited by petehoovie; 09-21-2019 at 10:49 AM.