12-18-2021, 04:34 PM
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Fenton Headers
Fenton headers on a 1940 24 stud. One bolt will not thread. I give up. Not my car but doing an engine change for an elderly friend. I spent way too much time trying to get one bolt to thread. The design looks like the designer was on crack. POS Fenton headers they are...
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12-18-2021, 04:49 PM
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Re: Fenton Headers
Front bolts are 7/16-16, all the rest are 3/8-16. Welcome to Ford Flatheads.
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12-18-2021, 04:53 PM
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12-18-2021, 05:30 PM
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Re: Fenton Headers
This fellow may have a set of off shore knocks off. The instructions should read due to accumulated tolerances some adjustment is required.
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12-18-2021, 05:50 PM
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12-18-2021, 06:00 PM
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12-18-2021, 06:21 PM
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12-18-2021, 06:29 PM
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Re: Fenton Headers
Ran into the same problem with engine holding [mount] exhaust plate-Some adjustment of holes required Newc
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12-18-2021, 10:35 PM
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Re: Fenton Headers
I have a set, bought from a swap meet, but new-ish looking, I assume speedway Chinese mfr, and they fit just fine. Got a rat tail file?
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12-19-2021, 12:48 AM
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Re: Fenton Headers
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Just be sure it's a USA-made rat-tail file! Otherwise, make'm funny holes! DD . |
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12-19-2021, 02:09 AM
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Re: Fenton Headers
I’m in before the hammer! ��
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