Pulling a cast iron 4-barrel manifold.

[Chero77]

I guess I really ought to pull my intake manifold and have it hot tanked to get the carbon/crud removed. Pulling it doesn't seem like a problem. Just remove the bolts and pry it off. But, I am just dreading the thought of how to get it back on. Carefully positioning the 70 pound sucker back in place looks tough. Is this a one man job, or do I have to line up a friend for a day to actually get the thing back on?

[Retro93]

If you don't have a friend to help you lift it in there, rent a cherry picker for the day. Makes your life a whole lot easier.

[Brown Bear]

Kim tried picking one up himself like that.....look what happened to him, over a week in the hospital....and they say my generation is weak :D :D

[Retro93]

Well...the last one I THREW did do some damage. :D Took a little time to get it out of the pool too. ;)

[talntar]

i pulled the one off of the 79 by myself.just climb on in there and go to it.same for putting back on,rest it on fender crawl in there and lay it in place.i never see anyone when i need help so you fig. out how to do things yourself

[Stuka]

my uncle made a plate that bolts onto the carb studs, and then we use the picker for these cast iron ones. The performer intake is cake, as it only weighs like 15 pounds, instead of 74.

[Elliott]

If you take the hood off you can get right over it.

[Zack172]

yeah I took my hood off since I didn't want crud and mud from the hood falling into the engine... then just jump up straddling the motor by standing on the fenders and pull... simple...

Zack

[1jeep4me]

remove the hood and use a weight lifting belt! SHould be very simple after that.. I would also make sure you remove the valve covers. the lips of the covers ALWAYS seem to get in the way.

[La Wagoneer]

I never had any problems (I shopuld say that I'm 6'2", weigh 300bls and spent a life time lifting heavy things))

[GasWag]

Id save yer back and go with the cherry picker like Retro93 mentioned will make it easier. I know that summit makes those plates but im sure you can fab something up.

[Retro93]

I just use a short length of chain bolted to the carb studs in an "X" pattern. Works well. smile.gif

[netbear]

Take the hood off, unbolt the intake and
then just turn the jeep upside down. The
intake should just fall off.

I'm still trying to figure out how to put them
back on...

[mhoffor]

The EGR and oil fill make good hand holds to throw it on it isnt that hard.

[KYJ10]

Lets not get crazy about it's weight guys. It's actually 67lbs!! smile.gif !!LOL Seriously though, I just shipped one, and it came up to 67lbs. Just thought I'd share my limited knowledge. Dennis

[ May 03, 2003, 05:38 PM: Message edited by: KYJ10 ]

[Rande]

Its 67lbs when you weigh it, but beleive me, its 74lbs when you are lifting it onto your engine.

[KYJ10]

It felt like 174lbs when I pulled it, I could'nt imagine trying to set it in there easily! The ededlbrock was nice! smile.gif

[will e]

Justify the cost of the Edelbrock but not having to tank the cast iron or rent a cherry picker!

You'll get better gas mileage too (Less weight).
Your front springs will last longer (Less weight).
You will stop faster. (Less weight)
The aluminum manifold will give you better performance too. (Less wait!)

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