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AnthonyG · 03-23-2021, 02:56 PM

Hi all, thought I was doing a good thing leaving Red’s headers off on this engine install as I remembered it being a clearance PIA on last install. Finding out seems just as bad trying to get the drivers side on after engine installed. Right side (passenger side) went in easy. Left side steering box interference trying to drop in from top or up from underneath. I thought I could get it in from underneath. Help! Any suggestions appreciated.

Bored&Stroked · 03-23-2021, 03:13 PM

Can you loosen the front motor mounts and jack/move the engine around so you can get it is place, then move it back?

AnthonyG · 03-23-2021, 04:41 PM

B&S, after loosening engine mounts & lifting & moving right as much as engine bolts allow should I come up from bottom or will it go in from top?
Thx

Bored&Stroked · 03-24-2021, 06:09 AM

NO idea - as every car is different and it depends on how the headers were made. I've seen plenty that did NOT fit without adjustments from the 'flame wrench' . . . those I try to avoid!

AnthonyG · 03-25-2021, 05:56 PM

Hey B&S, removed both engine mount bolts, raised left side of engine 1/2-3/4” & header slid in no prob from top! Used engine hoist & took 15 minutes!

Phil Gillespie · 03-25-2021, 06:07 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyG

Hey B&S, removed both engine mount bolts, raised left side of engine 1/2-3/4” & header slid in no prob from top! Used engine hoist & took 15 minutes!

Good for you.
had similar with headers on 8ba in a 38 PU.
finally got it in from top also I'm a RHD.
Phil NZ

AnthonyG · 03-25-2021, 06:12 PM

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Bored&Stroked · 03-25-2021, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyG

Hey B&S, removed both engine mount bolts, raised left side of engine 1/2-3/4” & header slid in no prob from top! Used engine hoist & took 15 minutes!

Good to hear - problem solved without much drama!

chap52 · 03-26-2021, 07:37 AM

Good info, great results. Never hurts to ask, somebody on this site has already been there done that... Thanks for the update. "Enjoy the adventure..." Chap

03-23-2021, 02:56 PM	#1
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,171	8BA Left header install? Hi all, thought I was doing a good thing leaving Red’s headers off on this engine install as I remembered it being a clearance PIA on last install. Finding out seems just as bad trying to get the drivers side on after engine installed. Right side (passenger side) went in easy. Left side steering box interference trying to drop in from top or up from underneath. I thought I could get it in from underneath. Help! Any suggestions appreciated. __________________ Nomad

03-23-2021, 03:13 PM	#2
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: 8BA Left header install? Can you loosen the front motor mounts and jack/move the engine around so you can get it is place, then move it back?

03-23-2021, 04:41 PM	#3
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,171	Re: 8BA Left header install? B&S, after loosening engine mounts & lifting & moving right as much as engine bolts allow should I come up from bottom or will it go in from top? Thx __________________ Nomad

03-24-2021, 06:09 AM	#4
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: 8BA Left header install? NO idea - as every car is different and it depends on how the headers were made. I've seen plenty that did NOT fit without adjustments from the 'flame wrench' . . . those I try to avoid!

03-25-2021, 05:56 PM	#5
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,171	Re: 8BA Left header install? Hey B&S, removed both engine mount bolts, raised left side of engine 1/2-3/4” & header slid in no prob from top! Used engine hoist & took 15 minutes! __________________ Nomad

03-26-2021, 07:37 AM	#9
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: 8BA Left header install? Good info, great results. Never hurts to ask, somebody on this site has already been there done that... Thanks for the update. "Enjoy the adventure..." Chap