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Topic: Header Problem
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 385
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-05-2002 10:08 AM
   
hey whats up guys/gals i got a problem. I installed headers and exhaust that i bought from summit but now when i turn the wheel the pitman arm touches the side of the header and i cant turn the wheels what do i do? I wont be able to write again till tommorow cause my comp os down. So gimme as much info as possible.Thx Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 302 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-05-2002 10:52 AM
If it's a minor interference, you need to just knock a dent for clearance with a hammer or c-clamp. If it's major, like the pittman arm wants to go through the tube, you need different headers.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 877
From: Lafayette, IN, USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 11-05-2002 11:17 AM
I cant help you much, but do you have power steering? If you do you need a relocation bracket. I dont know if that helps with the pitman arm though. Also tell us which headers you bought, I have a 68 coupe with power steering and I want to avoid the same problem if i buy headers!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-05-2002 11:40 AM
No, the relocation bracket lowers the power ram/slave cylinder.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-05-2002 03:11 PM
A ding or two for steering clearance is not uncommon with a generic header installation.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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MustangRdr68
Gearhead Posts: 385
From: Bensalem, PA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-06-2002 09:22 AM
Thx for the info everyone. Indyphil, i bought flowtech headers. They came in summits header dual exhaust kit. for $220 you get the headers, mandrel bent tubes and a set of dynomax super turbo mufflers and it dumps out in front of the rear tires. Its preety cool. Moneymaker thats what my friend told me to do, i wasnt sure about it at first but now that it comes from you ill do it. As for the steering its all unaligned now because of trying to get the pitman arm off. but thats a different story.Thx agian everyone Mike ------------------
1968 Mustang Coupe 302 Check out pics of my car here: http://www.geocities.com/mustangrestore
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