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David,
Thanks for the advice. I see what you mean about the headers. They are
a pain the butt. I did get them on and the engine in. The headers are very
close to the steering box. We will see how that works out. I went with a
small high torque starter and I am glad that I did. I do not know how you
would a full size starter in there. Thanks, again.
Dan
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From: "David Learner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "First Generation Firebird-L" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 8:20 AM
Subject: Re: [FGF] Engine install advice
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Hello Dan,
I am not familiar with that particular header, but I installed my engine
with no headers or exhaust manifolds. It's just easier to bolt those on
with the engine in place, and it gives you a little bit of extra room to
get the engine in.
Installing the steering gear box with the engine in place can probably be
done, but it would be really tight. I would install the steering gearbox
first and modify the header if necessary. I had Hooker Super Comp headers
and they were so close to the power steering gear box that I suspect the
heat contributed to the ps seal failure, even though I had wrapped the
headers. When I pulled the ps gearbox to rebuild it, I ditched the headers
in favor of R.A.R.E. brand long branch manifolds. I have no regrets about
that choice and would highly recommend it. I will never buy another set of
headers - they leak and have fitment, heat and clearance issues. I may
lose a few ponies with the long branch exhaust, but with a 455 in a '67 it
really is pretty immaterial.
If you can get one engine mount bolt started (don't tighten it all the
way), then you can set the engine down (cautiously) and reattach the
engine lift to raise the unbolted side slightly. Then you can use a pry
bar or crowbar to pivot the engine until the remaining engine mount bolt
will line up. It really helps to have two people involved. Also, I did
this before installing the transmission cross member, but I don't know if
that makes any difference.
Hope that is some help!
David
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