I need a Hercules IXA3 manifold.

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Tractornut

December 02, 2005, 03:36:06 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Tractornut
The rust worms have eaten holes in mine. Can anyone tell me what will fit or where I can find one?

walter hudson

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December 03, 2005, 12:35:53 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by walter hudson
those are hard to find used. bfavery a,early cletrac hg would be the same ,ixa,ixb,ixk all used the same manifold .if you want a new one call landis zimmerman, they should have what you need. ph  717-738 2573
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Tractornut

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December 03, 2005, 01:23:02 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Tractornut
Thanks! I'll give them a call. We tried to patch the hole in mine but it is so thin the arc just blows through it.

Blake Malkamaki

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December 04, 2005, 08:14:13 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Blake
Have you tried brazing it?

Blake
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Tractornut

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December 04, 2005, 06:05:32 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Tractornut
No, the walls are so thin I don't think I can repair it. We got it patched well enough I can run it enough to get by. I've been trying to get my hands on this thing every since I first saw it 4 years ago in an old shed, so I want to do a real good job restoring it. If that means skipping lunch & saving my lunch money for a new manifold, well, I need to lose a little weight anyway. There's not many Generals in Alabama, and I want mine to be a show-stopper. BTW, I really enjoy your website. I've learned a lot here!

mleves

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December 05, 2005, 04:35:11 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by mleves

Blake Malkamaki

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December 06, 2005, 12:20:14 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Blake
Seems expensive. How does that price compare with others?

Blake
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Tractornut

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December 06, 2005, 12:51:41 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Tractornut
I emailed the guy on Ebay & he couldn't tell whether it would fit mine or not. Steiner Tractor Parts has them for 200 bucks.

walter hudson

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December 07, 2005, 12:45:43 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by walter hudson
there are two different manifolds being reproduced for the hercules ix engines ,i believe the difference is in the amount of drop in the casting where the carb. mounts, if you have a magneto ign. and a marvel carb. there will be an interference with the wrong manifold ,if you have the tillotson or replacement zenith you should not have a problem.
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Tractornut

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December 07, 2005, 02:09:02 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Tractornut
Thanks for the info! I have a zenith carb so maybe I'll get  lucky. Before I buy I'll ask the seller to measure the drop of his manifold & compare it to mine. Rick.
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