Exhaust Manifold Shroud

[BroncoinAlaska]

Looking for a Exhaust Manifiold Shroud for my 1977 Ranger since the temps have been droping here in Alaska. I have been looking for a new shroud but have not been able to find anything. The 77 Ranger is 99% Original and I want to keep it this way. What vendors carry this? Will I have to get this used? If so, what cars have the same shroud?

Here is what I need to replace. The tabs are busted and it rattles.

 

[bluebronco69]

i wonder if that is a part for cold climate areas only, like cars came from the factory that way when shippe dto say alaska colorado etc.? never seen one but im no expert

 

[Pokey71]

i had one on my 71 here in CA.. but mine was in worse shape then that

 

[Mherriford]

Have you tried somplace like toms? They carry used stuff, there maybe other fords that had them too? its worth a shot anyway

 

[Ol' Blue 76]

I pulled one off the bronco I got in MS several years ago. I'll see if I still have it around--I've moved a few times since then so chances are slim. But if I have it, it's yours. I'll check today.

 

[tim70]

I have one that's in decent shape. It's rusty but solid. Let me know if you want it.

 

[Ol' Blue 76]

ran through all the parts boxes that I know of and looks like mine didn't make one of the moves--sorry man. -looks like you're still in luck though

 

[frdbronco73]

would be nice if they came out with a reproduction. i have one on my bronco helps alot during the winter snow plowing. mine kind of decayed

 

[DirtDonk]

I'm pretty sure that they were standard on most Broncos. Don't know if they used them right from '66 or not, but it's a standard smog item that has at least a decent benefit. Gets hot air to the engine for more efficient combustion when cold. Probaby helps get the choke off sooner too, but mainly it makes for better cold running.
Any Bronco that had a factory air cleaner snout with a tube sticking out of the bottom of it would have had one.

I've got one too. So if you don't go with Tim's let me know. Too bad the freight is sometimes more than the part going to Alaska!
At least this is a light piece and can probably go cheap through the Post Office.

Paul

 

[904Bronco]

As I recall, it was called a "heat stove" for preheated air to the carb on cold start ups.