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Purchased an exhaust manifold from Pierce member to replace my 3-time cracked one. Was told it was originally from cast done by L. Stone and would fit my 29 Pierce. However, manifold does not appear to fit – issues with intake. Manifold seems like it would mount up to the engine, and to the downpipe. It appears the exhaust manifold mounts on top of the intake and the carburetor mounts to the bottom of the intake. On the “new” manifold, the exhaust manifold seems to be underneath the intake and the carburetor mounts to the exhaust manifold. I know this is difficult to explain – I can post pictures.
Any input from anyone as to why? Need help as don’t know what else to do to get this car up and running again 
Last evening I spoke with the P-A member that I purchased the manifold from. He tells me it seems that I have a 1930 manifold on my car, not a 29, and that’s the reason for the fitting issues. He is sending me an intake so that this will work on my car. I am posting a photo of my manifold. I do not have access right at this moment to the replacement manifold for comparison.
additional photo
Thank you all for your responses. Interesting that all these years I never knew that I had the 30′ manifold, and have been looking for a 29! I’m picking the Pierce up today, as I have no intake at this time and winter is approaching very fast. Oil and transmission fluid were changed at this time, and hopefully I can get the manifold replaced in spring.
My 1920’s garb picture just for fun!
Thank you – love dressing in 20’s style! I won for best costume 
Hope I can let you know how the manifold looks – if I can get it done in spring. Nice day here in Pennsylvania so I am driving it back home to store it for the winter. Hardly had it out this year
Here is a shot of a 1929 early style manifold and intake. I will post a few more below. I would run the new Stone manifold if you can find the right intake, as it is a much less expensive option than the 30 manifold, or the 31-32 manifold also. It may require a new front exhaust pipe to the muffler, but that should not be too difficult or expensive. Be sure to check that your Stromberg UU-2 is not having any problems with pot metal failure either, as it could cause a severe fire. ED
Here is a shot of a 1929 early style manifold and intake. I will post a few more below. I would run the new Stone manifold if you can find the right intake, as it is a much less expensive option than the 30 manifold, or the 31-32 manifold also. It may require a new front exhaust pipe to the muffler, but that should not be too difficult or expensive. Be sure to check that your Stromberg UU-2 is not having any problems with pot metal failure either, as it could cause a severe fire. ED
Sorry for the 2x post…. next photo.
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