Central Illinois
Member
I went ahead and pulled the cylinder head off of my 706. The cylinder head checked out good at the machine shop so minor work was done on it. I went to my local dealer and ordered the gaskets and other things I need. There was a little sticker shock there. They didn't have everything in stock but I didn't expect them either. I started to clean up the engine today and get prepared for when my parts come in. I had to take the manifold apart because where the two halves meet the gasket was gone on one corner. When I got it apart the surface on the corner didn't look too good. While I was at it I freed up the heat control valve. Then I cleaned up the exhaust manifold. That is where I noticed more problems. It is cracked in three different places where it bolts to the intake manifold. I could probably put the assembly back together but I don't know it it will actually seal and I am not to crazy about the cracks. My question is has anyone bought a new aftermarket manifold assembly and if you did how do you like it? Thanks.
