Re[4]: Choices...

[Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us]

Brian,

My mistake, as you say I have a "lucky" one (1969/1970). Forgot they're not 
all as forgiving. Recently I installed the engine without the manifold. 
Then realized it wouldn't go in, so I used the lift and tilt trick to 
install my manifold. But not all years can do this.

Fred - So.SF

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Subject: RE: Re[2]: Choices...
Author:  "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
Date:    6/4/2001 6:49 PM


Only if you have a "lucky" manifold.  The Jig Datsun built them on was very 
loose by 1969.  Some of them have the collector box almost horizontal.  The 
problem becomes that you can't tilt the manifold enough to get the collector 
box vertical enough to come out.  It may work on some if you're luck - I'm 
not.
Brian
     
     
-----Original Message-----
     
"... when I discovered that the exhaust manifold wouldn't come out 
without removing the cylinder head!"
     
Remove the motor mount bolts on that side of the engine and lift the 
engine a bit. You'll find that the exhaust manifold can then clear the 
frame, without having to remove the cylinder head.
     
Fred - So.SF