Can this be repaired?

[Namzzaj]

I recently bought a 1966 M35A2. This is leaking fuel from the end of it. I think this has to do with the Intake Manifold Flame Heater. Can this be repaired or do i need to find a replacement? If I do need to find a replace does anyone know where I might find one. Thanks

 

[NY Tom]

I opened mine and replaced the O-Ring inside. It fixed the leak. Do not know if the valve would work right - never tried it after.

 

[DaneGer21]

Depends how often you use it. Most people remove/bypass those. Like you found out, they leak, and when they do it’s onto the turbo exhaust housing, causing a fire.

 

[M35fan]

I removed mine. But from your profile you live in a colder climate than me.

 

[Slate]

I had one I replaced the o ring and two more I just took the whole thing out. Never really have the occasion to use it.

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[Namzzaj]

Mine is still working and does help start on colder days. I will pull it off and try replacing the oring. My truck has not been modified and want to keep it as close to original as I can

 

[18operator]

Mine was leaking right onto the turbo. I just bypassed it. I have no problems starting on a cold day without the flame heater.

 

[Namzzaj]

I opened mine and replaced the O-Ring inside. It fixed the leak. Do not know if the valve would work right - never tried it after.

Do you remember where you got an o-ring from or the size

 

[swbradley1]

Do you remember where you got an o-ring from or the size

Do you have the old one? If you have a Grainger's nearby they can give you a pack of 10. I just did this a few months ago with a 5 inch or so o-ring for my backhoe hydraulic filter. $17 or so for a bag of 10.

(They don't sell one at a time.)

 

[NY Tom]

Do you remember where you got an o-ring from or the size

I took the part to ACE Hardware and looking thru their selection to find one that fit well.