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edwardbarras · 10-29-2022, 08:29 PM

Has anybody experienced clearance issues when installing headers on a 49 flathead v 8?

Dick · 10-30-2022, 10:23 AM

The headers fit fine on my '49 coupe - I had trouble getting the left one in place and think had to work it in place from underneath the car.

I had trouble with clearance of the left exhaust pipe and the clutch release lever and brake pedal. I solved the problem by pulling the pipe off the header as far as I could and not have a leak. Took some twisting to get it away from the brake pedal.

3739ford · 10-30-2022, 10:46 AM

I had a problem with 8ba engine I installed in the 39 frame. Bolted it to the engine and put a rake handle inside the header pipe and bent to desired location needed. All good now.

Joe Immler · 10-30-2022, 11:34 AM

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Fit perfectly on my '41 Coupe.

10-29-2022, 08:29 PM	#1
edwardbarras Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 47	Red's headers Has anybody experienced clearance issues when installing headers on a 49 flathead v 8?

10-30-2022, 10:23 AM	#2
Dick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Deer Lodge, MT Posts: 658	Re: Red's headers The headers fit fine on my '49 coupe - I had trouble getting the left one in place and think had to work it in place from underneath the car. I had trouble with clearance of the left exhaust pipe and the clutch release lever and brake pedal. I solved the problem by pulling the pipe off the header as far as I could and not have a leak. Took some twisting to get it away from the brake pedal. Last edited by Dick; 10-30-2022 at 10:29 AM.

10-30-2022, 10:46 AM	#3
3739ford Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Dothan, AL Posts: 325	Re: Red's headers I had a problem with 8ba engine I installed in the 39 frame. Bolted it to the engine and put a rake handle inside the header pipe and bent to desired location needed. All good now.

10-30-2022, 11:34 AM	#4
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Red's headers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fit perfectly on my '41 Coupe.