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1936coupe · 06-04-2012, 12:45 PM

went to fit some reds headers today but could not quite get them in. only tried driver side so far. looks like i will need to jack up engine to get it in (prob 1/2" or so?), how far can you jack it? will chatter bars need removing, gearbox mount etc. any other probs to look out for? thanks.

Scott H · 06-04-2012, 01:04 PM

I had mine bolted to the engine when I was putting the engine on the frame. The passenger side wanted to hit the frame so I took that side header off. Set the engine down and then bolted the header back on. I don't have any problem taking them off and putting them back on without having to move the engine, the chatter rods, or the starter. Its a 36 pickup body but I'm using a 40 frame. I've been told the frames are the same so you really shouldn't be having any problems either.

JJOHN · 06-04-2012, 01:50 PM

On my 35, I spent the better part of the afternoon getting the drivers side on but they did finally fit.

felix37 · 06-04-2012, 09:28 PM

I have only heard positive things about the fit of Red's headers. I hope to put some on my 37' soon!

G.M. · 06-04-2012, 09:48 PM

If you remove both front motor mount bolts you can raise the front of the engine at least 2 1/2"s. Nothing else but the oil fill cap needs to be removed. Don't dent the pan jacking it up. G.M.

1936coupe · 06-05-2012, 04:17 AM

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ok thanks for replys, the headers i have are for a RHD car maybe they are slightly different?steering box/starter same side? will try and post pic, thanks GM will jack the engine.

1936coupe · 06-05-2012, 04:26 AM

Scott H · 06-05-2012, 07:30 AM

Did you call Jim at Red's Headers and ask him or tell him you were having problems?

1936coupe · 06-05-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott H

Did you call Jim at Red's Headers and ask him or tell him you were having problems?

no good idea thanks,will call.

fordcragar · 06-05-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott H

Did you call Jim at Red's Headers and ask him or tell him you were having problems?

I'll second this suggestion. He seems like he is interested in any problems with his headers and might be able to help.

1936coupe · 06-05-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fordcragar

I'll second this suggestion. He seems like he is interested in any problems with his headers and might be able to help.

sent email with pic,

06-04-2012, 12:45 PM	#1
1936coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: london uk Posts: 114	reds headers went to fit some reds headers today but could not quite get them in. only tried driver side so far. looks like i will need to jack up engine to get it in (prob 1/2" or so?), how far can you jack it? will chatter bars need removing, gearbox mount etc. any other probs to look out for? thanks.

06-04-2012, 01:04 PM	#2
Scott H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheaton, IL (west chicago) Posts: 558	Re: reds headers I had mine bolted to the engine when I was putting the engine on the frame. The passenger side wanted to hit the frame so I took that side header off. Set the engine down and then bolted the header back on. I don't have any problem taking them off and putting them back on without having to move the engine, the chatter rods, or the starter. Its a 36 pickup body but I'm using a 40 frame. I've been told the frames are the same so you really shouldn't be having any problems either. __________________ 36 1/2 ton pickup on 38 car frame with 1940 v8 24 stud

06-04-2012, 01:50 PM	#3
JJOHN Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Troy New York Posts: 33	Re: reds headers On my 35, I spent the better part of the afternoon getting the drivers side on but they did finally fit.

06-04-2012, 09:28 PM	#4
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: reds headers I have only heard positive things about the fit of Red's headers. I hope to put some on my 37' soon!

06-04-2012, 09:48 PM	#5
G.M. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida and Penna. Posts: 4,471	Re: reds headers If you remove both front motor mount bolts you can raise the front of the engine at least 2 1/2"s. Nothing else but the oil fill cap needs to be removed. Don't dent the pan jacking it up. G.M. __________________ www.fordcollector.com

06-05-2012, 04:17 AM	#6
1936coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: london uk Posts: 114	Re: reds headers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ok thanks for replys, the headers i have are for a RHD car maybe they are slightly different?steering box/starter same side? will try and post pic, thanks GM will jack the engine. Last edited by 1936coupe; 06-05-2012 at 04:27 AM.

06-05-2012, 04:26 AM	#7
1936coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: london uk Posts: 114	Re: reds headers

06-05-2012, 07:30 AM	#8
Scott H Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wheaton, IL (west chicago) Posts: 558	Re: reds headers Did you call Jim at Red's Headers and ask him or tell him you were having problems? __________________ 36 1/2 ton pickup on 38 car frame with 1940 v8 24 stud