Manifold Cooking
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PhilActual
Observer
Why not build a box near the catalytic converter? Would that be better than the manifold?
1911
Expedition Leader
You don't have to crawl underneath your truck to cook on the manifold. Besides that, my expo truck does not have a catalytic converter, though I realize I am in the minority in that regard.
Hill Bill E.
Oath Keeper
But, does it make the burrito's crispy? :coffeedrink:
SoCal_80
Explorer
Oh ya.
Inexpesive Manifold Cooker
Guys,
My solution to manifold cooking. I purchased a Coleman popcorn popper and some L-brackets. I like the size of the unit and the top snaps in place. I may get abitious and add a piece of metal over the vent holes to allow better heat control. I may also flip the brackets to lower the unit and make it easier to load.
Just have to use it a few times to keep the Spam Musubi's warm on the way to the cub scout campout and and see how it performs.
Guys,
My solution to manifold cooking. I purchased a Coleman popcorn popper and some L-brackets. I like the size of the unit and the top snaps in place. I may get abitious and add a piece of metal over the vent holes to allow better heat control. I may also flip the brackets to lower the unit and make it easier to load.
Just have to use it a few times to keep the Spam Musubi's warm on the way to the cub scout campout and and see how it performs.
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TangoBlue
American Adventurist
Very clever application! Let us know how it turns out.
adventureduo
Dave Druck [KI6LBB]
Great idea. Yeah let us know how hot it gets and if you can cook a stew or any type of meat.
Temps with manifold cooker
I had some idle time so I used my digital thermometer to measure the internal temp of the manifold cooker. I hit a high of 166 degrees in an hour of stop and go commuting in 80 degree weather. Actually, it is more like a slow cooker. I have no doubt it will keep things warm. I guess Phase 2 will be to field test the burrito bake.
I had some idle time so I used my digital thermometer to measure the internal temp of the manifold cooker. I hit a high of 166 degrees in an hour of stop and go commuting in 80 degree weather. Actually, it is more like a slow cooker. I have no doubt it will keep things warm. I guess Phase 2 will be to field test the burrito bake.
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Hill Bill E.
Oath Keeper
I tested the 'can cooker' in my TJ last week. In the TJ, it's on the inner fender, whereas my CJ, it's bolted to a headbolt, right above the exhuast manifold.
In the TJ, it doesn't work to well when the outside temps are around 15* F :snorkel:
My can of chili was 'slightly warm' after an 80 mile drive, and another 2 hours of snow wheeling.
Works great in the summer, and in Moab in the spring!
irish_11
Explorer
Does the lid slide on and off or is it hinged? If it slides, do you have to remove the cooker to access it? I like the idea of this. I want to see how it holds up.
4x4x4doors
Explorer
The cookbook (if it hasn't already been posted)
http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine/dp/0375751408
http://www.amazon.com/Manifold-Destiny-Guide-Cooking-Engine/dp/0375751408
