On Mon, 4 Apr 2005, at around 06:00:20 local time, Nolan Penney
<npenney@mde.state.md.us> wrote:
>Many other manufacturers use an iron upper manifold, with a tubular
>lower manifold, without incident or problem. I've got & had several,
>Toyota and Fiat for example.
>
>The difference between the ones that work, and the Triumph one is that
>the tubular lower manifold has a short pipe section that extends up into
>the iron manifold, protecting the exhaust gasket from being burned by
>the passing exhaust gasses.
>
>It should be a simple matter to have a bit if pipe welded to the lower
>tubular manifold. Then you should have no problems with gasket
>failure.
I guess that answers my question about whether tubular inserts would
cause a problem with the flow of exhaust gases. If Toyota and Fiat
both design them in, there can't be any real reason for concern. Thanks,
Nolan.
ATB
--
Mike
Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV
Connie - 1968 Conifer Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL
Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FH105671
|