1650 Oliver Gas

[Bruck]

I have a 1650 Oliver with a crack in the manifold. Is the manifold easy to take off? Any suggestions or pointers on how to do this? Is there any videos or instructions out there? Also, is there anything else that would make sense to do or replace while I have it off?

 

[rrlund]

No big trick. Take the side cover off the hood. Inbolt the carburator and let it hang,take the muffler off. Then just unbolt the manifold. Nothing more than that. Shouldn't take more than a few minutes.

 

[Bruck]

Are there any gaskets to replace?

 

[rrlund]

Yes. I'd darned sure be putting new ones in there too since a vacuum leak from the intake manifold will cause all kinds of problems. Same thing with the gasket between the carb and mainfold.
Available from an Agco dealer,probably can be ordered from an auto parts store.

 

[Larry from MD]

Don't forget snapped off bolts, thats the biggest problem.

 

[rrlund]

Studs with nuts aren't they? If you're lucky,the nuts come off.