[AT] JD A manifold

[Jason]

When our A burnt out it's gasket, we did it without removing the head. The
studs were shot anyway so we broke them off. Then lifted up the manifold
and cut through the studs so we could slide the manifold out. Then with a
small right angle drill, we drilled out the studs and used an easy out to
remove the rest of the studs. Then since the block was worn from the
leakage, we coated the gasket with Hi-temp red silicone and bolted it back
together. It lasted for years. Not the easiest way, but seemed easier than
removing the head.

Good luck,

Jason

On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Tyler Juranek <tylerpolkaman at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hey Guys,
> I have my 1936 JD A that was my great grandpa's. For a long time, my
> dad has been telling me that it doesn't sound right idoling or at full
> throttle going down the road.
> I had two mechanics come over and check it out, and they say that the
> manifold is leaking on both sides.
> One mechanic told me it'd cost about $1000 to $1200 to get it fixed,
> because the head needs pulled off, etc.
> Supposedly it needs remachined and a new gasket put on.
> Does anyone know if a new gasket on both sides of the manifold will do the
> job?
> Also, on full throttle for about 10 minutes it will shoot out flames
> about 6 to 18 inches high out of the exhaust pipe.
> After being at Carston farms last weekend, and hearing some of those
> unstyled A's, it's pretty obvious that mine isn't running right, so I
> decided I better get my butt in gear and get it runnin good.
> The carb is new, and mag is rebuilt.
> Any suggestions are much appreciated!
> Take Care,
> Tyler J
>
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