A Sharp Intake .....

[TINKA]

There is nothing wrong with that manifold which a file won’t sort. Welding it will generate an awful lot of heat which is risking warping it what is the point. I think you are worrying about nothing. Even if I am wrong what is the worst that can happen just have to change it again plus some remedial work to sort the problem. If you warp it by welding it then you might have to get another manifold. No choice really.

[conrod]

I fitted the manifold yesterday afternoon, then left it overnight for the silcone sealant for the front and rear seals to fully cure. I put everything else back this morning then fired it up. The banshee has fled!

I then reset the timing and the idle speed and mixture. It will now idle smoothly at 400 rpm! I set it to 700 though, then went out for a quick blast. That felt sooooooooo good!!! My eyes were glued to the oil pressure, vacuum and temperature gauges, but all was well.

I then double-checked everything when I got back. No oil leaks - so the time I spent thoroughly cleaning and degreasing paid off. And the new core plug is holding the water back OK. Happy days!

Let's hope the sun stays shining this week - I've got a lot of snake miles to make up!

Thanks for your help and moral support guys - a problem shared and all that ......

[V8burble]

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Happy days... get out there now, the sun will not beshining for too long