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Joe KCMO · 01-23-2012, 10:05 PM

I have a Ford 37 to 39 aluminum intake manifold with a crack. Should I throw it away or is it fixable. The crack is on the passenger side between the first and second bolt holes from the back. If it is junk out it goes.

19Fordy · 01-23-2012, 10:50 PM

I don't think they are especially valuable, but why not give it away to someone who needs one?

super flat · 01-23-2012, 11:46 PM

I am interested in your manifold. Thanks Gary

jkeesey · 01-23-2012, 11:49 PM

Ebay prices were about $15 when I checked last

JM 35 Sedan · 01-23-2012, 11:55 PM

I see them selling here and on eBay often for $30-$50. The crack may lower its value to whatever scrap aluminum is selling for. I would give it to someone who thinks they can fix it by welding or clean it up, glass bead it and make it a wall hanger. They make nice garage art especially when they have a nice SB97 sitting on top

Barry WNY · 01-24-2012, 05:28 AM

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I broke mine completely across ahead of the fuel pump when dealing with my annual spring fuel pump issues. Product of hurry up and not get the line up pegs in the holes. It did not affect the runners, so I put it on in 2 pieces to get it going. I didn't have another stock aluminum on hand, they just look so much better. Anyway, I had forgotten about it, ran it, took it off a year and a half later and surprise! I haven't scrapped it, put in that "someday.." ( i'll do something with this) pile. Nothing functionally wrong with it.

31chevy · 01-24-2012, 07:44 AM

I am also interested, could you post a picture ? Thank you
Gary.

richard crow · 01-24-2012, 08:19 AM

i have one good cond 20.00

Ralph Moore · 01-24-2012, 09:31 AM

I used a cracked one to practice my polishing technique before messing up a high dollar intake

Mike51Merc · 01-24-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralph moore

i used a cracked one to practice my polishing technique before messing up a high dollar intake

lol

Joe KCMO · 01-24-2012, 12:54 PM

If anyone is interested in this manifold. Please let me know. I think it is shame to throw away a manifold which I think can be fixed easily by someone who knows how to use aluminum brazing rods.

31chevy · 01-24-2012, 04:33 PM

HI Richard Crow, is this for a 34? Could you post a picture & where are you located? Thank you.
Gary.

Joe KCMO · 01-24-2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 31chevy

HI Richard Crow, is this for a 34? Could you post a picture & where are you located? Thank you.
Gary.

I am in miami florida, 33176. The crack is about 1 1/2" long between the last two bolt holes on passenger side. I will try and get a picture.

Joe KCMO · 01-25-2012, 03:15 PM

Pictures of 35 and 39 intake manifolds for Richard Crow to compare to what he has.

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01-23-2012, 10:05 PM	#1
Joe KCMO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 423	What is a Ford aluminum intake worth I have a Ford 37 to 39 aluminum intake manifold with a crack. Should I throw it away or is it fixable. The crack is on the passenger side between the first and second bolt holes from the back. If it is junk out it goes.

01-23-2012, 10:50 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,025	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth I don't think they are especially valuable, but why not give it away to someone who needs one?

01-23-2012, 11:46 PM	#3
super flat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: west bend wi Posts: 314	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth I am interested in your manifold. Thanks Gary

01-23-2012, 11:49 PM	#4
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth Ebay prices were about $15 when I checked last

01-23-2012, 11:55 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth I see them selling here and on eBay often for $30-$50. The crack may lower its value to whatever scrap aluminum is selling for. I would give it to someone who thinks they can fix it by welding or clean it up, glass bead it and make it a wall hanger. They make nice garage art especially when they have a nice SB97 sitting on top __________________ *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; 01-24-2012 at 12:00 AM.

01-24-2012, 05:28 AM	#6
Barry WNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinclairville NY Posts: 230	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I broke mine completely across ahead of the fuel pump when dealing with my annual spring fuel pump issues. Product of hurry up and not get the line up pegs in the holes. It did not affect the runners, so I put it on in 2 pieces to get it going. I didn't have another stock aluminum on hand, they just look so much better. Anyway, I had forgotten about it, ran it, took it off a year and a half later and surprise! I haven't scrapped it, put in that "someday.." ( i'll do something with this) pile. Nothing functionally wrong with it.

01-24-2012, 07:44 AM	#7
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth I am also interested, could you post a picture ? Thank you Gary.

01-24-2012, 08:19 AM	#8
richard crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,779	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth i have one good cond 20.00

01-24-2012, 09:31 AM	#9
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth I used a cracked one to practice my polishing technique before messing up a high dollar intake

01-24-2012, 12:54 PM	#11
Joe KCMO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 423	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth If anyone is interested in this manifold. Please let me know. I think it is shame to throw away a manifold which I think can be fixed easily by someone who knows how to use aluminum brazing rods.

01-24-2012, 04:33 PM	#12
31chevy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake City Mi. Posts: 807	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth HI Richard Crow, is this for a 34? Could you post a picture & where are you located? Thank you. Gary.

01-25-2012, 03:15 PM	#14
Joe KCMO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 423	Re: What is a Ford aluminum intake worth Pictures of 35 and 39 intake manifolds for Richard Crow to compare to what he has. IMG_8875.JPG IMG_8896.JPG Last edited by Joe KCMO; 01-25-2012 at 03:37 PM.