Re: [Classic Mustang] Manifold removal?

Has the exhaust been pulled from the manifolds?  If not, be prepared for some work.  Soak the nuts very well and try to chase the threads on the studs.  If you are luck, someone may have replaced the nuts with either brass or stainless steel.  If not, be careful to not round off the nuts.  If you do so, then do not waste any time and just cut the studs off.  Then you can replace them with new ones.  Of course, the same anti-seize/stainless/brass/non-corrosive solution applies here as well. 

 

As far as the manifold bolts are concerned, they will want to rust as well.  Maybe replace with stainless if not concerned about factory appearance.  If you are concerned about factory appearances, then any coating other than what came from the factory will not be original.  And you have evidence in front of you as to how well that works.....

 

 

 

Mahalo!!

 

Jim Ohrt

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From: Smith, Lee Roy

To: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 12:03 AM

Subject: RE: [Classic Mustang] Manifold removal?

Spray the bolts with some good penetrating oil first(I like PB Blaster but WD 40 will work) & let soak for a day or so.  Remove at warm or cold engine block temps.  Wire brush the bolts threads & you may wish to use some anti sieze on the threads prior to reinstallation.

Lee

From: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com [mailto:classicmustang@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of B. Nicklas
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 7:28 PM
To: classicmustang@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Classic Mustang] Manifold removal?

Been thinking of removing my exhaust manifolds so I can put on a coat of high temp cast gray and get rid of the ugly "burnt rust under the hood" look (lol).
Should I try to take em off cold, or warm up the engine first?
And if warm, drive it around and get gloves warm, or just a bit of idle warm?
And can the bolts be reused or do I need a new set?
289 V8 on a 64.5 if that matters.
Thanks!

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