Ford 289 Manifold Reccomendation
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Topic: Ford 289 Manifold Reccomendation
Posted By: Gregman380
Subject: Ford 289 Manifold Reccomendation
Date Posted: March-10-2013 at 4:07pm
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Greetings All! It's getting time for me to start thinking about replacing my OSCO FLCR818 manifolds on my 1968 Mustang with a Ford 289. I see other brands out there that are supposed to fit. I am wondering about plumbing and other gotcha's. Also, mine seem to drip on the aft ends which I guess is common. Can this area be repaired by welding or is it not worth it? Supplier recommendations would be appreciated. I did not see any used ones on the for sale board. Hope everyone is doing well and ready for the spring thaw! Regards, Gregman |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2013 at 4:25pm
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Greg, If you are happy with the Osco's, don't mind their appearance and want to save the money, why don't you find out where exactly they are leaking. A aft end leak could be simply a gasket between the manifolds and the risers? Also, what's the condition of you exhaust hose? They could be leaking as well. How about some pictures? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gregman380
Date Posted: March-10-2013 at 5:05pm
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Here are some photos of the 289 and the OSCO Manifolds. I really think the metal has deteriorated around some of the water jackets and it's not related to a gasket leak. The exhaust hoses were leaking a bit since they were not fitted correctly by the PO. The rubber is rock hard and hard to work with on those hoses. Thanks for your response! Gregman   
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Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: March-10-2013 at 5:17pm
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If you can identify the spot where it leaks, I JBWelded a cracked manifold with good results, photos available on request. ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-10-2013 at 5:39pm
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Greg, It sure looks like a manifold to riser gasket to me as well as core plugs in the manifolds. I highly doubt the manifolds have rotted through. Those Osco's are THICK!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |