OK well guys and gals this is my first post on here, and I am hoping you all can help

I am replacing my cracked exhaust manifold off my 71 duster slant 6 that has the heat riser weight a round one, the replacement manifold has no spring and no weight on it. I tried taking the weight off the old manifold and it does not fit on the other one was where the bar was the spring hooks to

ill post a few pics and hope someone can help

thank you
Jeremy

Your new exhaust manifold is a pre-1971 item and is missing parts. Was it one of these not-completely-accurately-described items? (seller has deleted his original text, which described the manifolds as new and made the incorrect claim that factory-new manifolds came without these parts, which were to be transferred from the old manifold — you can still see the rest of the discussion, tho). To use this manifold successfully, you'll need to find and buy the missing manifold heat control valve parts: counterweight, thermostatic spring, retainer lock, stop insulator. New (old stock) manifold heat control valve repair kits (part number 2525 442 or 3004 664 for the pre-'7) go by from time to time on eBay. Also, your 1971 choke unit will not work correctly on a pre-1970 or post-1972 exhaust manifold; you'd need the type intended for use with the year of manifold you're using. Better and easier: install an Electric choke kit instead.

Take note as you do this job that it is very much worth your while to get the good gaskets for the manifolds-to-head and intake-to-exhaust junctions.

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Is this the correct manifold I would need then? as I would order this plus the electronics choke

thanks
jeremy

That manifold would be ideal — it's a very high quality original-equipment American-made Chrysler item that will bolt right onto your '71, and contains the full attachment parts package and even a new heat stove for your thermostatic air cleaner. The buy-it-now price is outstanding for a genuine American-made manifold; that's about what the Chinese copycats go for. If you want it, grab it now!

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

OK thanks Dan

I bought the manifold and I am going to order the 2 gaskets as you recommend

is there any advantage to the electronic choke vs my original one?

thank you
Jeremy

I am also replacing the thermostat and gasket, cap rotor plugs wires fuel filter and air filter while I am taking it apart...anything else you'd recommend thats not super expensive ? what about the gasket for the carb should i order it with the other gaskets as my car had a what seeemed to be throttle body/carb spacer underneath it.....

thanks for your help

Jeremy

You can also get gaskets at Remflex

http://catalog.remflex.com/category_s/87.htm

The picture is outdated, it comes with both gaskets. The one between the manifolds/head and the one that goes in-between the manifolds. Very good quality.

Yes, three advantages: It will fit your new manifold correctly, and it will work better, and it's more adjustable.
Use a Stant SuperStat #45358.
Tune-up parts and technique suggestions in this thread.
Maybe do the Fuel line mod.
That depends what means "super expensive"!
The correct gasket is a thick insulating item. If you are not removing the carburetor from the intake manifold, there's no need to replace this gasket.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

ok manifold i gotta pickup today, and gasket set i ordered as you said is it ok to use my choke for now as I am spending a little more than i planned already, though I will probably switch to the new choke later

any other sugggestions?

thanks
Jeremy

Have you allready removed the manifolds? If not look at the article on the home page about removing the manifolds. Get the PB Blaster or Kroil out and start loosening the nuts up.
Remember the search function if you get stuck.
Frank

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I snagged one of those exhaust manifolds too, hoping it will be here tomorrow. Hard to believe the low price for what it is!

well still waiting i ordered the gasket set from gprsmopar on may 27th and still have yet to receive it and they are not answering my emails


any problems with ordering from them? does it typically take a week or two to get them shipped to the states?

jeremy

Nev and Kev are stand-up guys: I wouldn't worry.

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well finally got the gaskets on friday, about to go work on her hopefully should be no probs
Jeremy