HI,

this is my first major posting so please let me know if the images are too large or I missed something.

What you see here is the process of modifying a Cleveland 4V Performer, model # 2665 to fit onto Jay's FE adapter. I used hacksaws, a Dremel and files to cut the manifold, if I had my time again I'd get it done professionally. Not that it looks like shit but its the first time I've butchered a manifold before!

The images below have text descriptions, but what you cannot really see is the manifold runner to #5 is huge and encroaches right over the water crossover tube - it is a bit too close but will work I think. I call it 'El Capitan' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Capitan - it is a bitch!

The reason I chose the 2665 was that the ports are very close to being a perfect match to the adapter and I'm sorry to say, pure dumb luck, that's what I ordered and could not return it!

Next step is of course to install it and I will update this post when it's done - might be a month or two since its summer here in Australia and I want to keep car on the road for a while yet.

Enjoy,

Graeme
Melbourne - Australia.

The very first hiccup I found was the heat crossover on the Cleveland manifold would not permit the manifold to even lie down on the adapter. (manifold is backwards, just to see who noticed!!)


So, out with the hacksaw and it’s gone.


An Edelbrock Performer (not RPM) next to the FE Adapter and the modified intake manifold - I estimate that the Edebrock carb mounting plate is 1/4 lower than the adapter and Cleveland.



Top down on the manifold after mods and the adapter. Since this image I have cleaned up the cuts and chopped off the corners of the manifold, looks dangerous with those edges.

Of interest is the water temp adapter, this is very close to the distributor base as I mocked it up but it should work with care. The other thing is the clocking of the distributor is critical, it will only rotate maybe 20 degrees before it hits the walls of the intake manifold.



Another item to consider is the lower area of the manifold, to be able to line up the bolt holes the base of the manifold must be massaged and cut away so that it does not touch the top of the adapters water passage. I had about 1/16” of space after all this and the manifold is still looking good, plenty of meat in this area. (the area closest to you with the black marker line)



Here is a side to side view - going to be a close fit in the 62’ Thunderbird

Hi All,

I have to remove and replace my intake for two reasons:

• Have annoying oil leaks front and back of the intake manifold
• Getting Jay's Intake Adapter pretty soon so will be seeing how it installs in my Thunderbird

Quick question : I have always removed the pipe plugs from the block to drain the coolant when replacing manifold but what do you guys reckon, is this overkill if I drain the coolant from radiator which should in theory move the level below the heads?

Thanks and I have not given up on the FE Forum - but good to focus Jay's adapter install I reckon??!!

All the best,

Graeme
Australia