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| | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 | So I learnt something new today.... The manifolds on the 216 and 235 are slightly different. 216 seems to have a straight exhaust flange while the 235 is curved at like 25d...
This may be a long shot but anyone have a 216 exhaust manifold (with the straight not curved outlet) that they may be willing to part with? I bought a NOS intake and exhaust set tagged for the 216/235 not realizing their is a difference. So either I replace the exhaust head pipe or I replace the manifold. My original manifold has the plate seized up pretty bad. I could use it if I have to, but maybe someone has a fully functioning original exhaust? Would love to eventually get it actually on the road this year.
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Matties~ | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 | I have one, ever get down my way come by and pick it up.
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1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 56 | Thanks SS. Sadly it wont be on the road this summer now... further inspection and my tires are all starting to crack. Seems to be one thing after another with this old truck. I will be going through that area in October with the family so if you still have one kicking around I will stop by then.
Thanks again! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 | I will be in Victoria the end of this month (20th-22nd) if you have anyone there, I could drop it by.
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1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 5 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 5 | https://www.ebay.com/itm/153460968841 I have this on eBay it’s from a 1953 and I am no expert but I had the original 216 and it doesn’t look like a 235 was available for the 3100 in 1953. I believe I also had most of the original exhaust as well. So it could have been a combo exhaust manifold for other cars but I have the angle as well. | | |
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