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rottenron36 · 07-24-2012, 10:08 AM

I just got a original aluminum manifold for my 37 ford flthead V8. Everything is the same as my cast iron manifold except where the fuel pump breather bolts on, It is 1" lower then the cast one. What do I have to do to use it? Did I buy one that won't fit? Thanks Ron

V8COOPMAN · 07-24-2012, 10:16 AM

Use the 1" shorter fuel pump pushrod. It'll fit! DD

Ed Pitts · 07-24-2012, 10:31 AM

Also use the 4 inch oil baffle tube instead of the 5 inch that you have now.

rottenron36 · 07-24-2012, 11:06 AM

These forums are great and really work. Thanks for the help!

ken ct · 07-24-2012, 11:09 AM

Check your PM's. ken ct.

G.M. · 07-24-2012, 04:37 PM

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Put the CI one back one. The Aluminum one with the shorter push rod puts the fuel pump real close to the HOT intake manifold. This will cause vapor lock with the new gas in hot weather. G.M.

Barlea · 07-24-2012, 09:21 PM

Or shine up the aluminum intake and run an electric pump if you have vapour lock problems. ..B.

roadstar · 07-25-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.M.

Put the CI one back one. The Aluminum one with the shorter push rod puts the fuel pump real close to the HOT intake manifold. This will cause vapor lock with the new gas in hot weather. G.M.

Yes it s sure will.

Also don't buy the Repo pushrod from macks. Trust me.

1952henry · 07-25-2012, 02:27 PM

Or make a spacer to raise the pump to ci specs. Best of both worlds.

07-24-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
rottenron36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbett OR Posts: 233	37 V8 intake manifold HELP I just got a original aluminum manifold for my 37 ford flthead V8. Everything is the same as my cast iron manifold except where the fuel pump breather bolts on, It is 1" lower then the cast one. What do I have to do to use it? Did I buy one that won't fit? Thanks Ron

07-24-2012, 10:16 AM	#2
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,114	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP Use the 1" shorter fuel pump pushrod. It'll fit! DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

07-24-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
Ed Pitts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 598	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP Also use the 4 inch oil baffle tube instead of the 5 inch that you have now.

07-24-2012, 11:06 AM	#4
rottenron36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbett OR Posts: 233	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP These forums are great and really work. Thanks for the help!

07-24-2012, 11:09 AM	#5
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP Check your PM's. ken ct.

07-24-2012, 04:37 PM	#6
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Put the CI one back one. The Aluminum one with the shorter push rod puts the fuel pump real close to the HOT intake manifold. This will cause vapor lock with the new gas in hot weather. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

07-24-2012, 09:21 PM	#7
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP Or shine up the aluminum intake and run an electric pump if you have vapour lock problems. ..B.

07-25-2012, 02:27 PM	#9
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,621	Re: 37 V8 intake manifold HELP Or make a spacer to raise the pump to ci specs. Best of both worlds. __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.