Greetings!
I have been wondering why my SV engine would not idle smoothly. I suspected
an air leak, but could not find one. When I read Kevin's comments about the
intake manifold clamp, I went and looked at mine - also no clamp, but only a
short screw! Whoever answers Kevin, answer me too, please.
Kevin, thanks for the observations.
Bill Laucher
SV heart in an SIV body
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin McLemore <kmclemore@hotmail.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 10:14 PM
Subject: Intake Manifold for Series V (Zenith-Stromberg)
> Hi, all..
>
> Well, I've finally sorted what's wrong with my intake manifold.. as I was
> going thru some old Beam tech notes I found the one about using the shims
on
> the centre stud/clamp assy.. and that's when I realised I didn't HAVE a
> centre stud/clamp assy! I have a single short bolt securing the centre of
> the manifold, but I've realised I am missing the long stud and the wide
> cast-iron(?) clamp that secures the manifold (like the one I *do* have for
> the exhaust manifold).
>
> So, the question is:
>
> Does anyone out there have one of those cast clamps that secures the #2-#3
> intake ports to the motor?
>
> (To understand what I need, see the item listed as "Clamp D - PN 1214539"
in
> the picture here: http://www.team.net/www/rootes/rsb/68_18.html )
>
> I think my intake leaks are occurring because the centre bolt alone pulls
a
> bend in the manifold and prevents throrough sealing. That clamp
distributes
> the load closer to the actual ports and gives better sealing. If you have
> one I'd gladly reimburse you. As for the stud, I imagine I can make or
buy
> one of those.
>
> Thanks all!
>
> Regards,
> Kevin McLemore
>
>
>
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