I believe there's supposed to be a brace that goes from the manifold to the
motor mount to give the manifold some support and keep it from cracking.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of roadster68
> Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 2:01 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: More Questions about Exhaust Manifold ('68 Solex 2000)
>
>
> Well I got the manifold in by unbolting the tranny and motor mounts and
> raising the drive train about two inches. Worked the engine a bit to the
> passenger side and the manifold dropped down. Thanks for the advice guys.
> Now what bolts on to the nut about half way down and on the front side of
> the manifold? I am starting to spot lots of bolts embedded in
> the frame in
> the engine compartment area. Makes me wonder what I have not bolted down.
> More questions to come I am sure of that. Larry.
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