Re: [Amc-list] Anybody have a 1965 (one year only) Exhaust manifold for the 195.6 OHV?

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I've used those tools with some success.
Just be carefull and heat it!
Mapp gas if you don't have a torch setup.
Usually the studs are easier to get out once you have the manifold out of the way.
I had some bolts rusted so severely into the 327 Jeep plow truck engine I ended up breaking the manifold to get it off!
I tried everything and thought the manifold was sliding over the bolts after the heads broke off when I heard a dread "ping". no sense worrying after that! I got out the hammer. that manifold came right off then :]

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrc II
" Chronic Pain Hurts"

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From: "Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
> I looked a little closer at mine, and it's toast. The front flange is
> cracked right by where the exhaust exits the cylinder head. The back
> flange is more like yours - missing a piece, but it holds.
> 
> I found a '65 manifold, so will use that when it arrives. Just need to
> get the last bolt out and remove the broken stud. I was looking at
> this article:
> http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/187938/  - and
> ordered a stud removal tool as described in the article (I ordered SKS
> stud removal tool - similar,  but hopefully better quality).
> 
> If that doesn't do the trick, I'll try some alternatives. If it works,
> I'll let folks know.
> 
> But headers would be cool! My son swapped out his muffler on his Miata
> for a Hyabusa muffler. Instant headache! He now has a custom built
> muffler for racing - still very loud and buzzy for daily driving, but
> kind of fun in short bursts. Hope you come up with a good alternative!
> But motorcycle exhaust might get a bit loud. Still, three pipes
> exiting out the driver's side would look (and sound) really cool.
> 
> I know what you mean about mulling over in your head, not wallet. I've
> decided to do all current and future work on my American using cash in
> hand. I give myself a small allowance out of each paycheck - so that
> allowance will go to the Rambler. I kind of decimated my cash account
> for strut bushings, long e-brake cable, left and right e-brake cables
> and some sundries. Will have to save before I do more work (hopefully
> the car will be back on the road with the exhaust manifold, strut
> bushings and e-brake cables done).
> 
> Anyway - the Rambler has turned into a pay as you go project - as it
> should be. After all, you can't have a Rambler without a Rambler
> mentality!
> 
> >
> > But between you, and that guy looking for the three-twos or was it
> > two-threes sound, I've been mulling over in my head (not in my wallet or
> > calendar :-) three downpipes from three simple steel flanges, with three
> > small resonators like Cherry Bombs, all three exiting before the rear
> > wheel on the driver's side. Kool! Three small-motorcycle style exhausts...
> >
> > Might look up just how it is that exhaust systems are tuned. I think it
> > wants to be series-resonant at some broad targer powerband RPM. Can't be
> > that hard (when the requirements are low :-)
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