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TR2/3/3A TR3 Carb Removal

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In a few weeks I'm going to remove my carbs to send to Paltech for rebuilding. I'm considering having him redo the linkage and manifold too. Question is, can I remove and replace the intake manifold without having to replace the manifold gasket? The head was rebuilt about a year ago so the gasket is fairly new.
 
Good morning - it looks like if you take the manifold off it is likely impact the gasket (#8 or #9). Don't know if it will ruin it, but they are cheap in any case.

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Why chance a leak (which will be likely) after putting it all back together? As Tom says, gaskets are cheap. Get good quality ones while you're at it!

Mickey
 
While it's possible the gasket won't be ruined, I'd sure want to have a new one available.

But I have to say that the ones I've cut by hand from "high temp" roll gasket material seem to last just as well as the machine cut ones.

The individual gaskets are available from TRF, tho, as you can see in the drawing TDSkip posted, there are different gaskets depending on whether you have an early low port head or the later high port.

Also, if the studs that link the intake and exhaust manifolds together are still in place, you'll probably want to remove the exhaust manifold from the downpipe as well. Which means you'll need that gasket, and possibly new studs & nuts.

Easier possibly, to leave the manifolds on the engine and just remove the carbs and linkage. But you'll still most likely need new gaskets for any joints you disturb.

I also replace the lockwashers almost every time, as they lose their 'spring'. If the ones that come off are noticeaby flatter than new ones, they should be replaced. And although not original, I've found that a heavy flat washer on the outermost studs (between the lockwasher and manifold) seems to help with sealing.
 
Yes I agree with Randle just take carbs loose form the manifold or you are just creating a bunch of work. Oh and be careful not to drop anything too large down the holes. My I ask what year is your car 56 57?
 
I agree on replacing all gaskets after removal, they're inexpensive and the odds are they will leak, especially in that critical area...you can't balance a carb with an air leak.
You don't have to pull the exhaust manifold completely (leave it connected to the exhaust pipe and tip it away from the block)
 
56 was the crossover year from low port to high port. But of course the cylinder heads interchange, so there's no telling what the car actually has on it.

My 58/59 has a 56 block with a high port head and full-flow oil filter.
 
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