65 intake question

brianproctorla_old · January 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

I just got my 1965 289 k code intake back from cleaning at the machine shop. The aluminum bowl that rests on the underside (not sure of the name) which is held on my the carb studs has a small hole in it. The hole is on the tip of a singular small bevel at the bottom (looks like a nose). Should this be patched? replaced?

round2K_old · January 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM

It might be easier to respond if you could post a picture.

brianproctorla_old · January 29, 2011 at 1:31 PM

No problem. thanks for the help.

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Mu5tanggt_old · January 29, 2011 at 2:31 PM

Every one I've seen has that hole, can't remember the exact fuction of the plate though, heat shield or heat stove?

zray · January 29, 2011 at 3:16 PM

shield.

usually full of carbonized oil and needs to be removed and cleaned out during an overhaul

Z.

C7ZZ-F_old · January 29, 2011 at 4:38 PM

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I just got my 1965 289 k code intake back from cleaning at the machine shop. The aluminum bowl that rests on the underside (not sure of the name) which is held on my the carb studs has a small hole in it. The hole is on the tip of a singular small bevel at the bottom (looks like a nose). Should this be patched? replaced?

first that baffle is not held on by the carb studs. it should have 4 drive rivits. did the shop that did the cleaning remove it to clean under it?? if not it needs to be removed & cleaned in that area. as mentioned above that hole is supposed to be there, maybe a vent.

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cobraboy · January 29, 2011 at 5:04 PM

I have my intake off at present. I read that this plate should be taken off, but how do you do it without shearing the rivets ?

What is the point of taking it off ?, where does it vent or go to ?

Thanks

C7ZZ-F_old · January 29, 2011 at 7:55 PM

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I have my intake off at present. I read that this plate should be taken off, but how do you do it without shearing the rivets ?

What is the point of taking it off ?, where does it vent or go to ?

Thanks

i use a sharp chisel to cut the rivits. http://www.amkproducts.com has new ones or you can tap the holes and use 1/4-20 bolts with loctite on the threads. you missed the point in the other post. to clean it out so that trash under it does not circulate in the engine.

jwc66k · January 30, 2011 at 12:39 AM

I used a pair of vice grips to remove the drive screws (official name) and was able to reuse them. Ford service specifies a 1/4-20X3/8 hex washer head screw as a replacement.

Jim

cobraboy · January 30, 2011 at 6:16 AM

I went and took off the plate, and saved the drive screws. Not a pretty sight underneath.

Thanks for the advice all.

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jwc66k · January 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Yup, that's it. Think of it as fun -

Jim

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