Engine is a 366 w/Holley carb. Just below the carb there is a void into exhaust crossover of the intake manifold. The truck has 8,050 miles; used to be a Vol. Fire Co tanker. Just got the engine to run and exhaust blows out the intake crossover. Hole is about 1/4" x 3/8". Repair options I have considered are furnace cement and welding. Any advice? I have a wire feed and stick welder; I have welded alot of mild steel; but not much experience with cast and no successful experience with cast!!
Truck has 5 spd manual transmission and a governor on the carb! Boiled the gas tank; carb kit, new oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets. Brakes are vac over hydraulic with the booster under the cab/drivers seat. Only has the 20 gal tank behind the drivers seat; will need a saddle tank!. I have advised the owner to search for a 2 sp rear end.
Truck has 5 spd manual transmission and a governor on the carb! Boiled the gas tank; carb kit, new oil pan gasket and valve cover gaskets. Brakes are vac over hydraulic with the booster under the cab/drivers seat. Only has the 20 gal tank behind the drivers seat; will need a saddle tank!. I have advised the owner to search for a 2 sp rear end.