Re: [Spits] Exhaust Manifold '78

2009-05-06 Thread s1500
What I did for a Weber DGV + 2+4+1 exhaust was shave off(ie grind) a bit of the intake manifold(where they touch) until I was able to slip a piece of paper between the two. Before that, the manifold got slightly pushed up enough to let too much air in there and thus the car wouldn't idle

[Spits] Exhaust Manifold '78

2009-05-05 Thread Paul Meyer
Getting my '78 spitfire 1500 ready for spring and the exhaust manifold is cracked - again. Anyone have advice on replacing this item? I put a Weber DGV on several years ago, and figured I'd replace the exhaust manifold eventually. Seems like the Stainless 4 into 2 into 1 header is a good

Re: [Spits] Exhaust Manifold '78

2009-05-05 Thread Clark W. Nicholls
Hi Paul, I have at least one cast manifold, probably early 70's 1500 or 1300. No air ports. Presently lost in the piles, but when you get things figured out get in touch, I'm presently shuffling my parts around and should have them located in a week or so. I'm in Lee, MA if you want to come out

Re: [Spits] Exhaust Manifold '78

2009-05-05 Thread Greg Rowe
of position as you tighten the bolts. Sorry I cant help with parts. Good luck! Greg Rowe From: paulfme...@msn.com To: spitfires@autox.team.net Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 13:53:36 -0400 Subject: [Spits] Exhaust Manifold '78 Getting my '78 spitfire 1500 ready for spring and the exhaust manifold