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Johnnygar · 02-12-2010, 04:52 AM

Hi guys, I am about to refit the inlet manifold back on after changing a lifter to what I hope is/was the problem with a non adjustable rocker clearance, (more to follow) but whilst the inlet manifold is still off, I was wondering if any other owners have blocked off that exhaust fuel pre heater device that burns off the nice Chevy orange paint off the manifold just by the carb, and leaves the manifold looking like a burnt burger!

I dont use the car in the winter so carb icing is not a problem , extra fuel used is also no problem, but might removing this device by putting a blanking plate over the exhaust manifold as many cars now seen to have be ok? it must be a common thing to do as Danchuk supply a special blanking plate? your thoughts please, Regards Johnny UK

jbond · 02-12-2010, 07:53 AM

Yep, I block the passage to keep from burning the paint. Gasket kits come with the blocking plates.

Herb

angs1957 · 02-12-2010, 10:09 PM

Johnny I wasnt aware of the blocking plate until everything went back together the new chevy orange color turned into a burnt burger very quickly :eek:

02-12-2010, 04:52 AM	#1
Johnnygar Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Johnnygar's Garage Location: Shenfield Brentwood Essex Posts: 75 Member #9549	Exhaust inlet manifold fuel heater, keep or remove? Hi guys, I am about to refit the inlet manifold back on after changing a lifter to what I hope is/was the problem with a non adjustable rocker clearance, (more to follow) but whilst the inlet manifold is still off, I was wondering if any other owners have blocked off that exhaust fuel pre heater device that burns off the nice Chevy orange paint off the manifold just by the carb, and leaves the manifold looking like a burnt burger! I dont use the car in the winter so carb icing is not a problem , extra fuel used is also no problem, but might removing this device by putting a blanking plate over the exhaust manifold as many cars now seen to have be ok? it must be a common thing to do as Danchuk supply a special blanking plate? your thoughts please, Regards Johnny UK

02-12-2010, 07:53 AM	#2
jbond Member Join Date: Jan 2010 jbond's Garage Location: FL Posts: 38 Member #11744	Yep, I block the passage to keep from burning the paint. Gasket kits come with the blocking plates. Herb __________________ Herb 1955 Chevy Handyman 1962 Corvair Monza Wagon 1924 Model T

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02-12-2010, 10:09 PM	#3
angs1957 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 angs1957's Garage Location: Australia Posts: 28,234 Member #2237	Johnny I wasnt aware of the blocking plate until everything went back together the new chevy orange color turned into a burnt burger very quickly :eek:

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