Exhaust manifold

Hot-rodding the Nash/Rambler 195.6 overhead valve six

Yes, it's boring... yes it's necessary. The exhaust pipe to manifold connection is very clever, simple and effective. Also, it's unavailable. The manifold has a beveled hole, and the pipe has a partial double flare; it makes for a ball-and-socket fit that's gas-tight but allows a wide range of angular error.

Exhaust manifold and pipe assembly.
How "ball" end fits in "socket".	How "ball" end fits in "socket".	How "ball" end fits in "socket".
Depth of first flare; this determines flange-to-nminifold space.	Width of flare/ball.
The flat face of the pipe end.	The depth varies; the casting was bevelled in a mill. It's 1/4" or more in depth.	Width of bevelled hole.