Exhaust manifold flapper pin

[dodge68charger]

I have a set of exhaust manifolds from my 1970 440 engine and the flapper on the one side is missing but the pin that goes through the manifold is there. One side is intact with a little tab but how do i go about preventing the pin to slide out and causing an exhaust leak. Can i jb weld it.. Thanks

 

[Photon440]

Is there a groove on the shaft? If so, you could fit a c-clip or e-clip over it, or wire it. You could also reinstall the counterweight http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Mopar-1970-0...-3418410-/121548341202?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

Or, if you want authenticity, redo the whole heat riser http://www.bradsnosmopar.com/nos7038exman.html

 

[440beep]

Or could do what I did, and yank that shaft out, thread it, and put pipe plugs in the two holes. I had a very annoying exhaust leak through that shaft, so I said enough, and just plugged the holes.

 

[mrsnicks]

Or could do what I did, and yank that shaft out, thread it, and put pipe plugs in the two holes. I had a very annoying exhaust leak through that shaft, so I said enough, and just plugged the holes.

I like this idea. Will have to do that.

 

[dodge68charger]

Thanks for the replys guys. I really like the pipe thread idea. Fantastic!! Never thought of that. Thanks

 

[super-bee_ski]

Cool!
A couple of options for your "exhausting issue"
LOL
Good Luck!

 

[440beep]

I'll post up pictures tonight of the work. That's if you don't mind "messing up" the HP manifolds. I know they might be worth some money for people, but maybe there's enough out there.

Thanks for the replys guys. I really like the pipe thread idea. Fantastic!! Never thought of that. Thanks

But boy did that leak chap me to no end!!! The car would be rumbling at a stop light and somebody would pull up and say " Hey, BAD *** car!! Got an exhaust leak do you?" WTF?!?!?!? DAMN YOU LEAK!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Meep-Meep]

I have done both. leave the shaft or drill and tap for 1/8" pipe plugs (letter R drill).

 

[dodge68charger]

Did you seal the threads with anything

 

[vitamin c]

you can buy complete correct rebuild kits will all pins, bushings, springs, weights etc. or individual parts for a repair from Dynamic renovations. they even sell a bushing driver to aid in installing new shaft bushings. No reason to ruin an original manifold by welding or pipe plugging the holes.

 

[440beep]

No, because I used NPT plugs which were tapered, I didn't seal the threads.

And wish I would have known of the rebuilding kits at the time. I still have the manifolds though sitting in the basement, replaced with TTI headers.

Did you seal the threads with anything

 

[MarPar]

I used a couple bolts I had on hand and jb weld...

 

[vitamin c]

Ouch!

 

[dodge68charger]

Who makes the rebuild kit. Thanks

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Does any company sell the gold colour exhaust manifold nuts or a quality lock style nut. Thanks

 

[440beep]

http://www.dynamicrenovation.net/viewitem.php?productid=63

Who makes the rebuild kit. Thanks

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Does any company sell the gold colour exhaust manifold nuts or a quality lock style nut. Thanks

 

[dodge68charger]

Thanks. $169 plusing shipping for the kit or $2 for the plugs. I think im gonna go with the pipe plug idea. Thanks guys