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Topic: Mighty 390 Intake Manifold Question
Posted By: davidg
Subject: Mighty 390 Intake Manifold Question
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 2:49pm
Hey all! Over the past few months, I have been busy rebuilding the transmission and 390 engine from my '68 F250. I am in the process of putting the engine back together now. I noticed there was a pipe coming out of the intake manifold that was literally corroded down to nothing more than a thin rusted shell of the original pipe that crumbled when I put the vice grips to it.

Has anybody on the site encountered this type of water passage pipe on an intake manifold? The only pipe I can find to come close to it is 1/2" copper pipe to get an OD of ~.680 or so. I don't feel overly comfortable putting copper pipe in an iron intake manifold. Any thoughts on what might work? Iron plumbing pipe is too big. I would appreciate any thoughts on what to use.   

The pipe is under the short peice of hose sticking out of the front of the manifold. (I wish I had the computer skills to circle it).


The rebuilt engine on its way back up.



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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 3:49pm
Dave,
How is the pipe fastened to the manifold? Can you tell if it's a press fit or threaded? If press fitted, it's is going to be hard since the hole and tubing need to be a close fit. The hole will need to be reamed. I would look into tapping the hole for 3/8" pipe and then use a pipe nipple. Get the remaining piece of tubing out of the manifold and carefully measure the hole ID then get back to us. 3/8" pipe OD is nominally .625 (.675" actual).

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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 3:49pm
are you sure its not still available? its press fit right?   if you really hit a dead end i bet you could pipe tap it and then make something that would stay put

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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 3:50pm
posted at the same time ......

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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 4:27pm
Thanks guys! Yes, it was a press fit pipe. No threads. I did get the old pipe out. I did pick up a 3/8" plumbing pipe nipple yesterday at Farm & Fleet to see if it would be close. It was close, but, a bit too large.

Just took a quick measurement of the hole. ~.620 at opening, and goes back to about .575 inside the hole. The pipe threads are around .670-.680 just as you say Pete.

Do you guys have any issues/concerns with pressing copper pipe in? It seems to be the perfect size from an od and id perspective. Just a straight shot. No curves or bends.



Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 4:37pm
Dave,
Tap the hole for 3/8" pipe. As mentioned, a press fit will be tricky due to the tight tolerance needed. The pipe tap will be cheaper than a expanding reamer as well.

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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 4:45pm
Thanks Pete! I will check into reaming it to the right size, then threading for 3/8" pipe. The id on the 3/8" pipe looks a lot smaller than what was in there. Do you think there will be any issues with lower flow...ie...overheating?


Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 6:09pm
Originally posted by davidg davidg wrote:

Thanks Pete! I will check into reaming it to the right size, then threading for 3/8" pipe. The id on the 3/8" pipe looks a lot smaller than what was in there. Do you think there will be any issues with lower flow...ie...overheating?

Dave,
The reaming is only needed for a press fit. The hole size is close enough for tapping with a 3/8" pipe tap.

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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 8:22pm
i think what he is worried about is the inside diameter of the 3/8 pipe as opposed to the thinner wall steel pipe ,

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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 8:44pm
Originally posted by davidg davidg wrote:

Thanks Pete! I will check into reaming it to the right size, then threading for 3/8" pipe. The id on the 3/8" pipe looks a lot smaller than what was in there. Do you think there will be any issues with lower flow...ie...overheating?

Dave,
I'd don't feel cooling will be an issue. What is it connected to? A heater hose?

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Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 8:53pm
it looked to be the transfer tube from the water pump to the intake on fords.. if it is the intake heater it probably will never matter


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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 9:02pm
Pete and Peter....Just stopped by Ace, and picked up a 1/4" NPT tap (apparently the right size for the 3/8" pipe)....TBD. On the tap itself, it says drill the hole with a 7/16 bit. Got one of those too. I think everything might be one size too small though. Need to make sure before I rip everything out of the packaging. Ace is AWFULLY proud of their merchandise. Either way, you guys have me on the right track. Appreciate the help guys!

Pete....by the by, this is for my truck and not boat (the last I saw of my boat it was sitting in the warehouse at N3 boats in Indy). Zach stole it off me to part out.


Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 9:03pm
Originally posted by peter1234 peter1234 wrote:

it looked to be the transfer tube from the water pump to the intake on fords.. if it is the intake heater it probably will never matter


Peter....thats exactly what it is.


Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 9:46pm
Originally posted by davidg davidg wrote:

Pete and Peter....Just stopped by Ace, and picked up a 1/4" NPT tap (apparently the right size for the 3/8" pipe)....TBD. On the tap itself, it says drill the hole with a 7/16 bit. Got one of those too. I think everything might be one size too small though. Need to make sure before I rip everything out of the packaging. Ace is AWFULLY proud of their merchandise. Either way, you guys have me on the right track. Appreciate the help guys!

Pete....by the by, this is for my truck and not boat (the last I saw of my boat it was sitting in the warehouse at N3 boats in Indy). Zach stole it off me to part out.

Dave,
It sure sounds like you got the NOT SO "helpful hardware man"!! 1/4" pipe will be too small!

Yes, I caught myself thinking marine engine! I went back within a minute and amended my post!

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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 9:53pm
How about all of you trying Google I might go out on a limb here but I have a feeling that the 390 Ford engine was not designed for marine use but in fact Automotive use in mind 3rd picture says 3/8" NPT. It's called a Intake Water Pump Bypass fitting









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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 10:03pm
Google? Google?? Nope, not ringing a bell!

Come on Gary, I was trying to make this difficult! Please play along


Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 10:11pm
Originally posted by Gary S Gary S wrote:

I have a feeling that the 390 Ford engine was not designed for marine use but in fact Automotive use in mind

Gary,
This is a quiz: What marine engines didn't start off using an automotive or industrial engine?

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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 11:21pm
As common as FE engines were back in the 60's and 70's, a lot of people no longer know much about them today. These people might be of help. http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/" rel="nofollow - http://www.network54.com/Forum/74182/


Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-24-2014 at 11:40pm
Originally posted by 8122pbrainard 8122pbrainard wrote:

   
Gary,
This is a quiz: What marine engines didn't start off using an automotive or industrial engine?


I have one of these marine engines in the garage,no automotive or industrial as far as I can tell



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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 1:51am
Gary...What year is that Merc? Late 40's/early 50's? Wait, I know, I will, as you say....google it?.

I had called Dennis Carpenter Ford (restoration parts) earlier today. They said that no such a part existed for what I described on the manifold bypass pipe. That's why I was going down the path of trying to rig my own. Well, as it turns out, and doing a thorough web search, I found a part # for the bypass pipe (a C5xxxxxx which is a '65 Ford part). Ended up finding several on ebay. Thanks to all for your help on this little sub project of the bigger project.      


Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 4:52am
I will never forget the 390 Engines with that intake manifold that felt like it weighed 200lbs as you leaned over a hood and tried to install properly without messing up the gaskets. Bad memories. Great running and powerful engines though. Switch to an aluminum intake and save your back. Money well spent.


Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 11:44am
Mark...Yes, that thing weighs a ton. I am glad I don't have to install it with the engine in the truck. I did think about putting an aluminum intake on it, but, wait for it....It wouldn't be original then!! That would not be "Pete-approved"!

Seriously, I thought about doing a ton of stuff to it, but, in the end, I just couldn't justify the cost of a new 4 bbl carb, the intake itself, etc, etc. Just really wanted to keep it stock. I did put a Howard's RV cam in it. With everything freshened up, it should hopefully run like a scalded pup.


Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 12:19pm
I bet it will look great all freshened up Dave. Where did you go to get the machine work done? The Merc is a 50 I believe,it's on a very long list to get at least a clean up.

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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 12:29pm
Gary, I used Al's Machine Shop in Woodstock. Good guy, and he was very flexible with me. He let me come in to watch him take measurements, and even try my hand at a few as well. He only charged me $1000 for letting me help him!!

I am probably going to get the heads on this weekend. Got to get the tuck ready for the Merry Cary Christmas parade. I have been doing that for the past several years with our church.

By the way, where did you get that Merc? Was it your dad's?


Posted By: SWANY
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 7:41pm
Originally posted by Gary S Gary S wrote:

Originally posted by 8122pbrainard 8122pbrainard wrote:

   
Gary,
This is a quiz: What marine engines didn't start off using an automotive or industrial engine?


I have one of these marine engines in the garage,no automotive or industrial as far as I can tell


My guess is a 52 or 53'. Isn't it a 10hp looking at that trim ring?


Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-25-2014 at 10:48pm
Yes it was Dads,it's a KF7 they were built 49-50. They were advertised as 10 hp but put out approx 15. Last time it was out,in the early 70's I had it on a 12' Jon boat,it moved it pretty good but took the whole river to turn

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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-28-2014 at 2:29am
nice Bike..Heritage Classic?


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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-28-2014 at 2:59am
John...Yes. It's a '97 Heritage. Love the bike. It is so easy to ride, and rides very smooth. I am a big fan of the EVO motor. Don't you have a red Heritage as well?

Very nice day up here today, so I rode up to Lake Geneva, WI. Probably not many good riding days left up here.



Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-29-2014 at 5:03pm
I am getting ready to put sealer around the water passages on the intake manifold gasket. Any thoughts as to the best sealant to use?

I just bought a tube of PermaTex Black, but, not sure that is the best. Just wondered what you guys use on your engines?


Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: October-29-2014 at 6:33pm
thats what i have always used since moving from the blue.

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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-29-2014 at 7:19pm
Thanks Peter! I wasn't sure. The Black appears to have the best oil resistance of the Permatex sealers/gasket materials, however, the Ultra Gray appears to be suggested for water pumps and thermostats, so I figured it may work too. Would rather just use one sealant for everything if possible.


Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: October-29-2014 at 9:09pm
Permatex Red - can't remember why but as its still stuck to plenty of my work shirts it's easy to remember what I used

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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-29-2014 at 10:13pm
Too many sealants to choose from!! I am probably over-thinking which one to go with. Below is a cut/paste of the various sealants from the Permatex website. The Black does say it can come in contact with antifreeze solutions, which was my biggest worry. So, I guess it's okay to use.     

Ultra Black: Replaces most cut gaskets. Good adhesion and flexibility.

Can come in contact with automotive fluids, such as motor oil, transmission fluids, alcohol and antifreeze solutions. Not recommended for parts in contact with gasoline

Ultra Gray: Valve covers, oil pans, transmission pans, intake manifold end seals, timing covers, water pumps, thermostat housings

Can come in contact with automotive fluids, such as motor oil, transmission fluids, alcohol and antifreeze solutions. Not recommended for parts in contact with gasoline.

Ultra Red: Valve covers, oil pans, timing covers, water pumps, thermostat housings

Replaces almost any cut gasket by making reliable “formed-in-place” gaskets that resist cracking, shrinking and migrating caused by thermal cycling. Coats pre-cut gaskets to increase reliability. Coats pre-cut gaskets to increase reliability. Temperature range -65?F to 650?F (-54°C to 343°C) intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids.



Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-29-2014 at 10:28pm
And this also showed up on in the mail today.

Apparently it's called a "intake water pump bypass tube". Found it on ebay for $6.00. Thank you Gary



Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-10-2014 at 10:45pm
I know you guys like pictures. Thought I would post a few pictures of "Project 390". Engine and tranny are in. It's been a fun project. Rebuilt both the engine and transmission. Still need to make all the connections, carb, distributor, etc.   










Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: November-10-2014 at 11:21pm
Dave,
Good to see that thing go back in where it belongs. Should make for a fun spring. Sad there is currently not a matching red CC to pull behind it. I thought maybe you would bolt an A/C pump on this time around.

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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: November-11-2014 at 12:07am
Dave....It's got a 360 air conditioner already. 3 windows, including sliding rear window, and 60 MPH . Air conditioning is just one more thing to go wrong.

PS: My next Correct Craft will be blue. Red, white, and blue won't be a bad combination.


Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: November-11-2014 at 12:09am
"Next CC" thats what I have been waiting to hear!

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