Header install
Header install
I am in the middle of installing a set of Dougs Tri-y headers on my 64. The engine is a 302 ho with an early c4. The headers are the automatic version. The driver side was too easy but the passenger looks very tight. Should I install the passenger side first? I have the engine lifted and am installing from the bottom. Have the steering linkage all dropped and the roller idler off. Thanks in advance.
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Well looks like I was only one cuss word away. Actually lowered the engine and it went right in no issues.
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Only one cuss word for a header install DARN good! That would be a record for me.
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Using my Ron Morris knock off motor mounts, I ended up with about 3/8 clearance in all the tight spots. Is this about right?
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dont know. I wish I had 3/8!geralde wrote:Using my Ron Morris knock off motor mounts, I ended up with about 3/8 clearance in all the tight spots. Is this about right?
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Geralde,
Where did you get your Ron Morris knockoffs?
Thanks,
Kevin
Where did you get your Ron Morris knockoffs?
Thanks,
Kevin
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Well back on the Comet again and It appears one of the header tubes is within a 1/2 of the fuel line. This is a new 3/8 stainless line. Should I move it or wait and see if it's a problem. Thanks.
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I made a little heat shield from aluminum angle iron for mine.alum is a good heat dissipater. Ceramic headers are cooler .
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They are ceramic but seems awfully close. I may cut the line and splice it and either go through the channel or to the other side away from the headers. Everything you do drives something else if it's not stock. Just a thang as we say around hear.
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If you like having vapor lock shutting you down on the road then just leave it as is. I never want a fuel line any where near the exhaust. Get it as far away as possible. Easier to move the fuel line then the exhaust.
Ron
Ron
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You want an inch...and/ or a shield as John mentioned!!
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Well I don't want to be a Comet literally, so I will reroute the fuel line. Thanks
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Sorry was in a hurry this morning - inch minimum...more here is obviously better!!!
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DOES anyone know where I might find a set of headers(long tube) for a 64 comet that will have a 351w and a top loader transmission in it??? drug my 64 pro street out of the weeds yesterday,,,thinking about getting back to work on it,as soon as raceing season shuts down in a few more wks...am going with M2 front end ,so there will be no shock towers,,,thanks POP
pop/glenda