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37 Chevy exhaust manifold #237383 03/17/12 12:30 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 62 Texas 37chevyPU OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 37chevyPU Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 62 Texas	I am in the process of removing the 37 Chevy PU 216 engine and found that the one side of the exhaust manifold is broken where the exhaust pipe bolts on. The casting number is GM 2 838397. I located an exhaust manifold on eBay with the casting number of GM 7 838397. Does anyone know if these are interchangeable?

Re: 37 Chevy exhaust manifold 37chevyPU #237389 03/17/12 01:41 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 287 Healdsburg, California WinoWally Backyard Mechanic
WinoWally Backyard Mechanic Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 287 Healdsburg, California	I believe that the only difference between your broken manifold and the one offered on eBay is the casting mold number. Yours is from #2, and the eBay one is from #7. Otherwise, they should be identical parts and fully interchangeable. 1936 Low Cab Pickup

Re: 37 Chevy exhaust manifold WinoWally #237390 03/17/12 02:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 62 Texas 37chevyPU OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 37chevyPU Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 62 Texas	Thanks, It is on a stress point, but do you think it is possible to weld the broken peice back on?

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