Driver's side header install/removal questions
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10/13/14 05:54 PM
10/13/14 05:54 PM
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Posts: 220 Aurora, CO
jbeintherockies
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Hi, I have a 68 Barracuda with a 340, manual trans, power steering and Doug's headers. I have had a tough time trying to remove the driver's side header and I was wondering what you guys have learned over the years to get the job done. The biggest hindrance has been the power steering chunk. The headers are right up against it. I have jacked-up the engine block, but it didn't buy me much. I do not have a lift, btw. Thanks!
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Re: Driver's side header install/removal questions
[Re: jbeintherockies]
#1685296
10/13/14 08:44 PM
10/13/14 08:44 PM
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Posts: 5,107 Western Md.
skicker
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I know its a PITA but why not just remove the PS box? I put manual steering on the Dart when I built it just to make everything a little easier, and lighter.
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Re: Driver's side header install/removal questions
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#1685299
10/14/14 04:33 PM
10/14/14 04:33 PM
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roe
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With the Dougs in my b body I didn't even have to undo the steering linkage. Not sure how much tighter an A body would be. I simply put the car up on jack stands, released the tension off the suspension, removed the torsion bars, undo one motor mount so that when you jack up the motor it tilts, remove starter, sparks plugs etc as well. And cutting the steering wheel hard also made a little extra room. Then do the same to the other side.
1971 Plymouth Satellite 408/904 8 3/4 3.23 SG
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Re: Driver's side header install/removal questions
[Re: roe]
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10/14/14 10:15 PM
10/14/14 10:15 PM
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Posts: 220 Aurora, CO
jbeintherockies
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I have the head, z-bar and starter out so far. The header is now hitting the steering link; so that is coming out next. I am rebuilding the front suspension anyway. Steering link and then the torsion bar. I agree, I probably don't have the car up high enough. Oh, well. Once the t.b. comes out, it will be a piece of cake! I have the heads off to learn more about the engine. I plan on having them flowed, new springs, seals, clean the valves, etc. I also plan on figuring out what the cam is. Learning is cool.
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Re: Driver's side header install/removal questions
[Re: jbeintherockies]
#1685302
10/15/14 11:30 AM
10/15/14 11:30 AM
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denfireguy
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I know you are already deep into it, but DIY Garage in Westminster has lift time for rent and can even give you a hand.. for a fee, of course. I did the transfer case on my Durango there. Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
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