Okay so I lost a hose off one of my Stainless Marine manifolds. It overheated bad enough to bubble the paint, blue the stainless riser, and melt the exhaust hose. So is it done? Did I burn though the aluminum portion? Weaken it? Can I just pressure test it and run it if it doesn't leak? Any experiences with this? Thanks.
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05-20-2009 07:09 AM
Id give them a call, ask for Brownie.
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05-20-2009 08:11 AMI bought a couple risers a few weeks ago, I was told Brownie is no longer with S.M.
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05-20-2009 08:25 AMYes, Brownie has moved on.
You should be able to look in through the openings at the head-manifold flange and see if there's damage. The bottom end of the exhaust runner isn't jacketed anyway so they're pretty thick. If you have damage, it'll be right at the face where the exhaust stream hits and is directed upwards.
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05-20-2009 08:49 AMThanks guys, I rigged up a pressure test device I am going to try tonight and I have a new one on the way, but I would prefer to not miss this weekend if possible.
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05-20-2009 08:55 AMSorry to hear that Ted, whats happening this weekend? I may have to bum a ride from ya, still getting things ready for the Tiger.
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05-20-2009 10:31 AMThe good news is if that was a stainless steel header it would probably be junk. If it didn't get hot enough to melt the aluminim I would pressure test it and run it but then pull the riser off and look down inside the manifold to make sure there's no water..
Also, pressure check the tailpipe while you're at it.
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05-20-2009 10:42 AMLot's going on, Tighlman on Saturday, Bikini contest at Vera's Sunday, choices, choices......
Thanks, I think the tail will be okay, it didn't get hot enough to completely melt the hose at the end, but I will check it as best possible, wish I could polish out the "bronzing"
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05-20-2009 10:53 AM
I had a similar issue and it held up fine.
as or the bronzing, I feel your pain bro.
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06-03-2009 08:24 AMThanks, I got it pretty good with Meguires Metal polish.
BTW for anyone that finds this at a later date- when I pressure tested the manifold it was useless. The welds had given up in several places and it leaked sevrely. So if you do overheat one, make sure it is thoroughly pressure checked.