nesponge

Active Member

• Oct 5, 2013

• #1

I recently bought a 1983 land rover 110 with 4 speed and 3.5 carb V8 as a non runner.

After fitting a new distributer and a bit of fettling I got it running but noticed on top of the offside exhaust manifold there was a flange/bracket with 2 pipes and exhaust belching out into the engine bay.

what on earth is supposed to attach to them?

First thought was some sort of EGR system... but I didnt know they were fitted on such old models.

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2013

• #2

Try sticking a picture up, I know some petrol models have a pipe off the manifold going to the carb/air intake to redirect hot air to help in cold weather.

Unfortunately my tratter is diesel so I can't be of more help

 

nesponge

Active Member

• Oct 5, 2013

• #3

It's down at the garage at the moment getting some welding done on the outrigger... i'll try and get down there to take a picture.

 

nesponge

Active Member

• Oct 5, 2013

• #4

ah here we go... did a bit of googling. Seems you are right about it being some sort of cold weather pre-heater system.

apparently it should look like this

I just have a couple of cone filters directly attached to the stombergs.

 

Marmaduke

Well-Known Member

• Oct 5, 2013

• #5

It directs hot air from the manifolds (not exhaust fumes) into the air box then through the carbs to stop them icing up in cold weather. I think it also help it warm up so you use less choke.