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Michael Soldan
09-14-2005 13:40:20
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Re: H - Distillate Manifold Exhaust Question in reply to ChrisL, 09-14-2005 03:18:50
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Chris, I can offer you my experience with H manifolds, but the decision is yours. I have two H's, both distillate set ups(1944). I messed with one, got the manifold welded and repairs made, planed to fit tight, new gaskets and muffler. When I was done everything worked well, but I never got the baffle in the distillate manifold unsiezed, it sat mostly open and so I left it. The other H had a real badly cracked manifold so I bought a new one( not a distillate). The new manifold bolted on easily, gives better distribution and a better running tractor. If I had it to do again I would buy a new manifold before messing with the old. Both these H's earn their keep around the farm, rake, run auger or elevator. Both run great on gasoline, never had to mess with the carb other than set up. In my opinion a new manifold will make a tractor run much better, there is no rust and corrosion inside and you get a better flow of fuel mixture and a better distribution to each cylinder, there are no pin holes or air leaks, no weld globs inside to restrict or change flow. I think it cost me $160 Canadian for the manifold and it was worth every penny. I am talking about replacing manifolds that are cracked, broken out, rusted and corroded on the inside, warped, welded etc. I am not advocating new manifolds for a tractor with a decent manifold on it, but I will never waste time and money trying to fix a manifold whose day is done. Good luck with the tractor Chris, I hope you get it up to your standard...Mike in Exeter Ontario
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