@davesengines: We made a mistake! Don’t let it happen to you. Use newer 7.3 manifolds on an older 7.3 truck to avoid them cracking #autoshop #enginebuild #autorepair #carrepair
So the exhaust manifold mating surface needs machine work…. No mention about that lmao.
2026-03-28 02:22:01
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stu pedasso :
or don't buy dorman manifolds
2026-03-28 13:06:51
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TheDieselDaddy🧔♂️🔩 :
that is a terrible design like the rest of the engine
2026-03-29 15:49:38
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Freemanslml :
Installation error!
2026-03-28 14:55:35
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Tonystroke :
Only the passenger side manifolds are interchangeable the driver’s side is a different length you’ll have alignment issues with the up pipe, or just avoid the situation entirely an simply buy quality manifolds
2026-03-28 13:45:28
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Jamal Henderson :
Got it. Super duty manifolds for your obs 7.3
2026-03-27 22:39:35
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RJW3 :
how are you getting proper torque with am extension on it doesnt rhat mess with the torque?
2026-04-13 17:31:35
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Derek Couch :
its been a few years since I done some I've used ford manifolds whenever possible idk if they are not avaliable now. a remachined factory one is also an option also use ford bolts they are interference fit that is probably why you are pulling on the manifolds too hard.
2026-05-19 19:02:04
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Just Tim :
We always put a rose bud on them before final touque … we installed at 25 lbs, preheat center out hotter as we go pulling 45 lbs while red glow still exists
2026-03-27 23:15:18
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GSP Dad 🐾 :
Mr Weld has a solution for that. First name JB.
2026-03-30 02:33:13
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Junior Clayton :
can always make a spacer from back side
2026-05-07 02:56:17
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TRTDIESELSERVICE :
lol 99-03 does the same thing unless it’s ford Dorman manifolds are crap
2026-03-28 22:30:12
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Gearjammer75 :
Headers cheaper when that won’t happen
2026-05-13 09:45:18
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matthewasher286 :
I ask the supplier if they look at the defect warranty? and if they can have a stainless steel header manifold
2026-03-30 02:36:02
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jtjttaylor :
Why not use the bolts style for the jeeps the hemi?
2026-03-31 03:22:31
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Kevin Demarco :
Let me guess Dorman shit.
2026-03-29 00:00:09
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Donald Miller :
Look at the ears on the manifolds
2026-03-28 23:09:16
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Andrew Kling :
Just weld it
2026-03-28 23:05:37
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foxbodytony :
that tells the counter bores arent machined parelle to the mating surface or are drilled counter bored off angle from how the bolts screw in if machined right they shouldnt crack ,
2026-03-28 09:07:11
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Michael Halpenny :
I get all my new manifolds machined so there flat. New doesn’t mean it’s not warped.
2026-03-30 17:49:52
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Me :
All 7.3 powerstroke passenger side manifolds are the same no matter which vehicle it’s in. Van, truck or pickups. Driver side is different and can’t be swapped.
2026-03-31 10:37:57
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user6473284841830 :
Crazy high spec for a 13m bolt. I’d probably do 30ft lbs and send it home. 45 to high of spec.
2026-03-28 05:18:26
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Hunter7.🌲 :
It’s a good day to own a super duty 7.3 😏
2026-03-29 01:48:50
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Ford :
you could buy headers off eBay , you just have to weld a port on there for sensor , that’s what I’m trying on mine
2026-03-28 11:54:25
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David :
Good info
2026-03-27 23:55:54
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