For those installing slightly warped headers... (pic)

[Celeb]

It's called the "Manifold Manipulator". Ace Hardware 4 bucks, fastener department. Gotta be creative

 

[capri debris]

I like the way you think... I've been known to come up with stuff like that in a pinch.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

That's awesome as long as it doesn't throw off the pipe you're pushing against while trying to line up the pipe that's warped. I usually use a pry bar but i'll keep this in mind for sure

 

[Celeb]

Well I started the bolts in the one I was pushing against while I tweaked out the one that was a little off. I bought two in case I had to use 2 at the same time. Didn't have to though. Worked good.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

What is that [ piece for originally?

 

[Celeb]

No idea It was over next to the fasteners near the ubolts.

It's 3/8" but it came with 2 hex nuts but I bought 2 extra for each with washers. Just the cheap grade nut/washer.

 

[Hawaiian5.0GT]

I have used this working on chevy crap! It works really well.

Exhaust Manifold Spreader - JCWhitney

 

[Celeb]

But mine is true Ford Motorcraft.

 

[cenok is family]

my longtubes were warped when i put them on. had to put a jack under the collector to get the back bolt of #3 and both of #4 in

 

[mob]

Or you could just use studs.

 

[Celeb]

Or you could just use studs.

Instead of header bolts, or was that even directed to me? lol

I would think if you've got warped headers, without a little persuasion they're not going to line up any better with studs than they would with bolts.

 

[mob]

Yea studs instead of bolts. The problem I had using my stock headers with my turbo setup was after welded everything back up, I could bolt 3 primaries up but the last one wouldnt line up, it was barely off. With the other primaries bolted on I could move the last one around but didnt have the strength or room to hold the primary in position while I tried to tighten the bolt. What I was going to do before I decided to cut it and do it again was use studs so I could get the front primaries on, then just push the last one back until it slide on the studs.

 

[Adam95GT]

i just tied a rope to me and ran across the yard and had a friend put in bolts... yea im that diesel.