Will a '72 intake "fit" a '68? (1 Viewer)

[Dallas Todd]

I have a '68 with stock F engine and stock 2 bbl intake manifold. It has a rusty header that has multiple leaks causing a backfire on deceleration. I've got a used header in decent condition that I could just put it on....but while I have the intake off----could I go back with a manifold from a '72? It has the spin on type of oil filter that I would prefer. The header that I'm putting on was originally mated to this intake. Will there be any problems with this conversion?
Thanks in advance for any help

 

[65swb45]

Todd, not only should it fit, it should fit better. The only fitment issues I’ve ever had on the F145 have been between the ‘68/69 wide runner intakes and headers. The extra girth of THAT intake often runs into the header tubes. With a 70 and newer intake, it’s never an issue.

 

[Dallas Todd]

Thanks Mark. Since you already commented Another question about headers on a '68---

My '68 doesn't have a stud "in front" of the head. The rear of the head has a stud behind the last exhaust port, which make sense, there is a tab on the rear of the header for this stud. There is the same style tab on front of the headers, but no stud. Seems that would be a possible trouble spot for leaks? Are all F heads the same way--with a stud behind the last exhaust port but not one in front of the most forward exhaust port? Hope you can make sense of that question......