61 comet exhaust manifold heat shield

[61 Waycrosscomet]

removing the head and exhaust manifold on 61 comet 144 engine. There is this 2 1/2 by 2 inch flat metal piece that looks like it deflects
heat from the manifold. Does this have a specific name? purpose. Do I need it? Can't seem to find a replacement online.
Guess I could get someone to fabricate one for me.
thanks.

john.m

[61 Waycrosscomet]

here is photo of small heat? deflector. looking for placement. I'm sure it attaches to exhaust manifold. I just need to know where exactly.
engine is 144cid. the 170 may have this as well. If anyone knows please let me know. need to get head back into car. thanks. john.m

[61 Waycrosscomet]

So someone who has a 170 engine on a 61 comet finally came through. part attaches to bottom row of exhaust manifold bolts just to
the right of the exhaust manifold outlet where long pipe hooks up. I can post a pic if anyone is interested. Won't know until I get it all
back together just what it is shielding or directing warm air from / to.