VI Cutty

Is the stock intake manifold for a 1971/2 350 the same for two and four barrel carbs, or different manifolds for the application?


Going to be swapping a 350 with a two barrel into my new '70 and will be rebuilding a QJet for it later this year.

classicmuscle442

The intake are the same, only difference is between small and big block Olds because of deck height.

VI Cutty

That makes life easier, thanks!

joe_padavano

Um, what do you think?

oldsmobiledave

What does deck height have to do with carburation? He asked if 2 & 4bbl are the same not if SBO & BBO are the same. I don't understand your answer.

joe_padavano

In fairness, given the obvious answer to the original question, I think his eyes saw one thing and his brain read something else. I'd be lying if I said I'd never done that.

VI Cutty

A picture's worth a thousand words; thanks for the clarity, Joe.

classicmuscle442

woops, meant block deck height difference from small and big block not carb opening. On pain pills from shoulder surgery. nap time

76olds

Its ok, our members understand mistakes happen, especially when pain takes over the mind.
We have great members here that post corrections without bashing the poster that makes the error.
Cheers, have a good nap,
Eric

BlackGold

I see your point, Joe. The 2 bbl manifold has the thermostat housing on the right, while the 4-bbl has it on the left. Clear as day.

joe_padavano

I'm glad SOMEBODY'S paying attention.

VI Cutty

Well I'm screwed then. Both my intakes have the housing on the right.


AND I misplaced my left handed screwdriver.

MDchanic

Thought I had one I could lend you, but I checked, and it's metric.

- Eric

oldsmobiledave

That's fine. We use the metric system here in Canada.