Inliners International Forums General Discussion Engines 216 exhaust manifold

I have a question concerning a 1950 Chevy 216 motor. On a recent drive the exhuast manifold broke right above and including the "ear" where the flange for the pipe bolts on. I was wondering if anyone can tell me what options I have? Can this be fixed by welding it? Will any other manifold (235,etc.) fit? If I went with the Fenton dual manifolds (which I had been considering before this happened), what do I use for the intake set-up? You guys have been very helpful in the past and I appreciate it. Hoping someone can offer some suggestions on this dilemia! Thanks.

Just find a used one & replace it. It's easy, faster & cheaper in the "long run".

Good luck.

It may be possible to have it welded. Sometimes they can and sometimes not.

If you go with a stock replacement, make sure its from a 216 or early 235 as the later large port headed 235's had a different bolt pattern between the manifolds.

If you go with Fentons, the currently available versions, as well as the cheaper tube steel ones, do not bolt up to the intake. If you want to run heat to the intake, you will need to make or buy a plate that either hooks up to the exhaust manifolds with tubing, or you can run water through it for heat. Your choice.
There are vintage Fentons around that had one half that bolted up to the intake, but they are hard to find these days.

If you decide to run an aluminum intake, it may be necessary to do some grinding of the manifolds to get it to work with Fentons. I did with my Offy manifold. Some brands it may not be an issue. Make sure you mock everything up. The throttle linkage may also need to be modified when using Fentons.

Generaly speaking; You can't weld cast iron, only 'braze' it. This will NOT be as strong as a used replacement and generally causes a lot of grief.

Headers are of no value on a stock 216" engine.

If you just want "the sound", then a split manifold from Kansas Kustoms will do the trick and they may even give you credit for your broken one.

Good luck

Thanks to all for the insight.....now if I can only find a used replacement

prs,I have been able to find some parts for my
1950 216 on EBay at very reasonable prices.Usually the cast parts need a good degreasing and media blasting. I don't think the 216 is the engine of choice, so many switch to a V8, so most bids are low unless it's NOS.Good Luck.

I found one for you. Check you e-mail for info.
The'll need to know if It's a passenger car or truck is all.

Good luck

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