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donbatals
New member
Username: donbatals
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2023
| | Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 09:53 pm: | 
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Hi, new guy here.
After what seems a lifetime of the big stuff I�m getting interested in the smaller single cylinder marine engines. Not too far away is an older St Lawrence single that seems reasonably complete except for the carburetor and manifold. Don�t know if it�s old enough to have a two piece manifold. My question is, are manifolds like hens teeth to find?
Thanks!
Don |
chris_spring
Senior Member
Username: chris_spring
Post Number: 270
Registered: 02-2019
| | Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 - 07:10 am: |
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Hi donbatals.
Welcome aboard. Others are more qualified than I to answer your question, but I doubt manifold will be a huge problem.
Knowing the serial number of your engine will help date it. That might make things easier.
No doubt your engine had a Scehebler Model D carburetor. These are still to be had, but finding one in good condition might take some time. People that have decent ones generally don't like to part with them. That drives price.
Good luck with your endeavour.
Cheers! |
bruce_g
Advanced Member
Username: bruce_g
Post Number: 37
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023 - 12:02 pm: |
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A picture of the nameplate or the serial # would probably identify the manifold type. Bruce |
donbatals
New member
Username: donbatals
Post Number: 2
Registered: 09-2023
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 08:37 pm: |
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I don�t have it yet for numbers, hoping this weekend.
Don |
narrabay2
Senior Member
Username: narrabay2
Post Number: 265
Registered: 10-2019
| | Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2023 - 12:32 am: |
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If necessary, as last resort, a manifold could be made by either casting then machining, or a welded option... I have a Palmer YT-1 and was concerned about erosion in the cylinder head water jackets so I started making a new 2-piece cylinder head from steel. It's 90% done, but a NOS one became available so I have not finished it. But things like that can be done.
https://www.oldmarineengine.com/discus/messages/1/277797.html#POST53284 |
