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Who straightens the exhaust manifolds for Model Ts

Post by Charles J » Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:01 pm

I have a nice looking Ford script exhaust manifold but as usual it's warped who can straighten them
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Re: Who straightens the exhaust manifolds for Model Ts

Post by Ruxstel24 » Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:19 pm

Steve Jelf had a thread going on this...
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Re: Who straightens the exhaust manifolds for Model Ts

Post by Steve Jelf » Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:27 pm

How much is it warped? If it's ¹⁄₈" or less it can probably be fixed. If it's ¼" or less, maybe. More than ¼", it's likely to crack.

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Re: Who straightens the exhaust manifolds for Model Ts

Post by Charles J » Fri Jan 25, 2019 2:40 pm

Thanks guys I sent Steve a email
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Re: Who straightens the exhaust manifolds for Model Ts

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:34 pm

Unless you want to do your own, in the long run it would be less cost to buy a new one. Google the Tulsa Model T Club. They have information on doing this job. I have done one or two. If I were to do this job it would be cash up front and no promises that it would turn out, and NO I am not offering.

http://mtfctulsa.com/

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http://mtfctulsa.com/Tech/manifold.htm
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Who straightens the exhaust manifolds for Model Ts

Post by Joss » Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:06 pm

Straightening them is hardly worth the effort. Agree if more than 1/4" warp likely to crack. Cast iron does not like to be bent
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