[AT] JD A manifold

[Tyler Juranek]

Hi Jason,
Did you have to send the manifold to the machine shop to get remachined?
I'm assuming that this was an unstyled A?
Thanks,
Tyler J

On 9/12/12, Jason <dejoodster at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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