Riviera63 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hi, Found out today that my passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked in 2 places. Leaving on July 16th for a BCA regional event in Cedar Rapids. Would like to take care of it before we leave. If I can get one by Monday my shop can put it in Tuesday. Not critical, but would be nice. What is the price for a good used manifold? I have found one that seems pricey $150 + S & H. Any things I should be aware of before purchasing? Anyone out there have one they would like to sell? I have been trying to contact as many people as possible. Would prefer to purchase from people I have dealt with rather than e-bay. Thanks for any help. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Bill, Does YOUR manifold have the heat riser valve built in as part of the manifold??? OR, is it a separate piece??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, telriv said: Bill, Does YOUR manifold have the heat riser valve built in as part of the manifold??? OR, is it a separate piece??? Built in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 That will be MUCH harder to find than one with a separate heat riser. I am pretty sure '62-'63 ONLY. You could use a '64-'66 manifold would just need the heat riser valve, gasket & matching studs. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 7 minutes ago, telriv said: That will be MUCH harder to find than one with a separate heat riser. I am pretty sure '62-'63 ONLY. You could use a '64-'66 manifold would just need the heat riser valve, gasket & matching studs. Tom T. Tom, Would using a 64-66 set up still allow my current exhaust to hook up to it or would I need to have a new header pipe made? Where would one find the heat riser valve, gasket and studs? Thanks for your help. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Also, don't install it till you put a straight edge on it to check for warpage. If warped a machine shop can true it up. And be sure and use new bolts. Edited July 11, 2018 by Seafoam65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 It will be a bolt-up Bill. I may have EVERYTHING you need. Problem is I won't be able to look/find in your time frame. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just now, Seafoam65 said: Also, don't install it till you put a straight edge on it to check for warpage. If warped a machine shop can true it up. Winston, Thank you for that tip. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, telriv said: It will be a bolt-up Bill. I may have EVERYTHING you need. Problem is I won't be able to look/find in your time frame. Tom T. Tom, If I can't find something before I leave next week, I will be in contact after we get back. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 What would a reasonable price to pay for one be? Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 The 63 manifold also has a bung on it tgat the transmission dip stick bolts to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 8 minutes ago, RivNut said: The 63 manifold also has a bung on it tgat the transmission dip stick bolts to. Ed, Thanks for mentioning that. I saw that today and totally forgot about it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Bill, I have a manifold that should work for you. Luckily for you, It includes the bolt on heat riser, which unluckily is frozen but luckily it's frozen in the open position. Ill take $85.00 for it plus S&H, which could amount to quite a bit if you need it in a hurry. Here's a picture of it along side a driver's side manifold. To the bung will require some cleaning up and you'll need to remove a section of cutoff exhaust pipe. If you're interested, send me a PM with a phone number and I'll give you a call later tonight. If I don't get a PM, I'll take it you're not interested. No problem with that either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Manifold found and on its way. Thanks to those who lent their assistance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Bill, my passenger side exhaust manifold heat riser was broken. I elected to have an electronic choke. If the heat riser you get is frozen in the right place and will start the car when the ground is frozen or thawed then you have a solution. if later you need a heat riser I know where you can an NOS heat riser. RRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 I just wanted to give a shout out to James Kehr of BestOfferCounts LLC. James went out of his way when he did not have to and made sure that I got my manifold in time so that I could have it installed before I left for Iowa tomorrow. I have purchased several things from James through the years for my Riviera. He has always supplied me with quality parts, given me great service and is very easy to work with. He is an ROA member and advertises in the Riview. Give him a try. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riviera63 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 New (to me) manifold in with new bolts and french locks. Off to Iowa tomorrow. Quietly! Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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