Good evening all,
I'm in the middle of a full restoration of a 1967 Pearson Vanguard and am doing a good bit of work on the engine. I've found that the flange on the exhaust manifold is eaten away on the lower half and is not any where near flat. Obviously from water intrusion over a period of time and due to its location in the engine compartment its almost impossible to inspect while in the boat. I've read a lot of posts and am building a post-exhaust-flange assembly that should keep water out of the manifold but my question is this... How do I 'fix' the degraded flange on the manifold.
1. Replace with manifold from Don (and Co)?
2. Have welder build it back up and then turn it down + re-tap the bolt hole.
3. Other ideas?
As always thank you for your input and advice!
John
I'm in the middle of a full restoration of a 1967 Pearson Vanguard and am doing a good bit of work on the engine. I've found that the flange on the exhaust manifold is eaten away on the lower half and is not any where near flat. Obviously from water intrusion over a period of time and due to its location in the engine compartment its almost impossible to inspect while in the boat. I've read a lot of posts and am building a post-exhaust-flange assembly that should keep water out of the manifold but my question is this... How do I 'fix' the degraded flange on the manifold.
1. Replace with manifold from Don (and Co)?
2. Have welder build it back up and then turn it down + re-tap the bolt hole.
3. Other ideas?
As always thank you for your input and advice!
John
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