Thread: intake manifold replacement

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Not a bad job if you're in the mood.at least with hyd lifter you don't need to
adjust the valves. Just mark the dist with a punch and on the intake. I hope your
oil pump drive stays intact. If it's a Bird maybe have to take those braces off
to the shock towers. Two guys setting back on would be nice maybe 3. 2 to set
it on and 1 to guide it in place. Replace the by-pass hose for sure.
Maybe 3 or 4 hrs taking your time. Don't know if u have air etc.

thank you Shoprat. Thats what I was figuring. Larry

The vehicles that I've had with an FE plus ones that I worked on as a mechanic I found it much easier to do the job if I removed the hood. There is just no way to do it "gracefully" without being able to straddle the engine or even use a chain fall or cherry picker. While you might be reluctant to remove the hood as it would screw up its alignment, all you have to do is to drill an 1/8" hole in each hinge flange and into the hood bracket then when it goes back on, use a piece of drill rod for realignment.