found problem, need help

brandon41072

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1970 OMC sterndrive 2.3L ford, exhaust manifold broke #314976 is on top. Should I go new or use? where would I go to find? please help school is almost out and kids are ready for lake.
 

zbnutcase

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Re: found problem, need help

If the manifold needs replaced used is your only slim chance as they are no longer available new. Good luck
 

Gary H NC

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Re: found problem, need help

If the manifold needs replaced used is your only slim chance as they are no longer available new. Good luck

I thought that was the case.
I know the company HGE that makes manifolds has that one on the list but it will not be produced until later this year.
 

grahamh

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Re: found problem, need help

For what it's worth, my (free) boat came with a manifold that was fixed with JB Weld. I was going to replace it, but it's an old OMC like yours and I couldn't find the part.

It's been a year, and JB Weld manifold hasn't failed yet.

I'm not saying its a good idea, but it seems to be working.
 
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