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#83688 10/02/2007 8:29 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 | This is probably a dumb question but....what is the purpose of the metal strips that bolt to the exaust manifold on the '283?? Is it to hold the bolts tight? There are little bent clips at the bolts.
Mine are total junk and rusted out. Do I need to replace?
sovagary
GS
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#83689 10/02/2007 8:53 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 709 | Are you talking about the metal pieces that are curved at both ends and 4-5 inches long? If so they may be the heat shields that help protect the boots on your plug wires.
Bruce
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#83690 10/02/2007 9:17 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | They are locking devices for the mount bolts. The torque on the exhaust bolts are pretty low (I think 20ft lbs.)
FYI - You can get 2 1/2" manifolds for your 283 a Orieley's for around $70 each. They are made in China, but seem to be a good piece to use to open up the exhaust. They are modeled after the early 60's corvette manifold. | | |
#83691 10/02/2007 10:32 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | Thanks for this info Builer. Do these Chinese manifolds have the generator bolt/bracket bosses on the drivers side manifold?
Just wondering because I've seen a lot of Chineses castings that were of poor design and quality. | | |
#83692 10/02/2007 11:06 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Ive never replaced them. If you tighten the bolts down good they stay. If you want an original look then you would want to find some new ones. I also don,t use the gaskets that come with the sets. They will get you in trouble. That sounds like a good deal on those manifolds. The original ones are very rare. You wouldn,t need them on a 283 unless it is hopped up pretty good.
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#83693 10/03/2007 1:19 AM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 | If those are "bolt keepers", can I obtain some?
I've not seen any in my catalogs. Are they that necessary?
Note: I have the spark plug heat shields already.
thanks again.
sovagary
GS
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#83694 10/03/2007 2:09 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | You could take a small drill bit and drill through the bolt head. Then tie them together with wire.
Torque these bolts. Don't over tighten them. | | |
#83695 10/03/2007 4:45 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | Builder....again I ask:
"Thanks for this info Builer. Do these Chinese manifolds have the generator bolt/bracket bosses on the drivers side manifold?"
Thanks. | | |
#83697 10/04/2007 1:33 AM | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 435 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 435 | the safety wire trick is the best thing since sliced bread.
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