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    4/03/2013 2:42 PM  #1

    resto-65
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    Steve, How on earth???

    Do you tighten the #7 header tube on the Hedman 351W swap long tube headers?? I have tried top, bottom (impossible) and everything in between. Tonite I am taking the longest 3/8 wrench I have and have it modified into a candy cane shape to see if I can get it that way. I know you have done this thats why I am asking.

    By the way great job on the new board it was a much needed update.

    Chuck

     

    4/03/2013 5:22 PM  #2

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    Re: Steve, How on earth???

    Beats me...  I just have Ramses do it!!!  

    But seriously...  I cut up a wrench and bent it and welded it so the open end is at a 90 degree angle to the wrench handle.  It is a very small wrench.  Got to them from top front sliding carerfully between header tube and head.  Mine had 3/8" hex head ARP bolts.  Once that wrench got it snug, I found you could get a longer straight wrench on it from below.  You can only turn the bolt a few degrees, but you can get on it to do the final tightening. 

    AND THAT IS WHY I AM INSTALLING JBA SHORTIES THIS TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/03/2013 8:05 PM  #3

    resto-65
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    Re: Steve, How on earth???

    Thanks thats what I ended up doing with the wrench but I havent tried it yet. I hear ya on the shorty headers, sure would make life easier.

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