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Old 05-20-2019, 06:48 AM   #5
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Question Re: can't access passenger rear exhaust manifold bolt

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Originally Posted by Mikemiller View Post

...on my 57 Fairlane Sunliner 312 cid I can't get access to the exhaust manifold bolt, passenger side, nearest the firewall. It's behind a down-tube of the manifold, too tight of a fit to allow socket. And too close to the firewall/fender well to allow a box or open-end wrench to be turned.
Are you possibly describing a road draft tube as was used on the BIRD?

If so, either loosen or remove tube to gain access to the fastener.
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