Manifolds and Risers

[FreeBeeTony]

How long do Manifolds and risers typically last on FWC systems. I estimate they are ~4 years old. Was hoping to get another year out of them due to the purchase of the new heads and, manifold, etc.....

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

FBT, I think you will be fine...JK

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

What's the best way to clean up the outside so I can paint?<br /><br />I removed the riser and manifold as one unit.......

 

[KaGee]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

Sandblasting is one way.

 

[Richard Petersen]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

Tony, hot engines, more than 145 F cause minerals in the water to stick to the hot metal parts which choke off the cooling. Your choice.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

Engine barely ran at 150*.....it has a complete FWC'd system.......including the manifolds.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

Originally posted by FreeBeeTony:<br /> Engine barely ran at 150*.....it has a complete FWC'd system.......including the manifolds.

I don't think you'll be needing Manifolds for a Long Time,..............<br />The Risers are another thing thou.........<br /><br />I Wonder how long the SSteel Risers last in Saltwater,..???.......<br /><br /><br />BTW,........ You should get that Temp. Up,.. Being an Antifreeze cooled motor...........

 

[bigbrownbuku]

Re: Manifolds and Risers

i have seen ss risers ten years old that looked barely used in salt water runing. if your risers are cast iron its time for a swap out.