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

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Celeb

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

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

85_SS_302_Coupe

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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

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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.
 

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What is that [ piece for originally?
 

Celeb

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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.
 

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

Exhaust Manifold Spreader - JCWhitney
 

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But mine is true Ford Motorcraft.
 

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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
 

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Or you could just use studs.
 

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mob said:
Or you could just use studs.
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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.
 

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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.
 

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