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sandbug · 10-19-2017, 12:12 AM

I've got Red's Headers for my B Block, an A/B Kit, and I'm running a Weber carburetor. I can't seem to find a wrench that I own, or don't own, to get the inside 11/16 nuts manifolds to block tight. The outer two I can tighten with a 11/16 socket.
Any experienced members out there that can suggest a wrench or tool that will fit to tighten the two inner nuts? Thanks!
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Tom Foster · 10-19-2017, 12:25 AM

I have a couple of 'flex' extensions with a ball-like end that allows a 15deg misalignment. Looks like it would get around that inner header tube.
Fearless

Marshall V. Daut · 10-19-2017, 07:29 AM

Replace them with Allen head bolts so that you can use an "L" wrench to tighten them. Don't worry about trying to achieve published recommended torque values with a torque wrench. Just snug the bolts down a couple times until the gaskets compress completely.
Marshall

SeaSlugs · 10-19-2017, 07:51 AM

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Flex...SABEgJXYvD_BwE

those things fit? (obviously get sae)

tinkirk · 10-19-2017, 07:56 AM

buy a smaller nut as in 12 point

denis4x4 · 10-19-2017, 08:51 AM

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I have the set up and use a "wiggle" extension as per Tom Foster. I also made some "collars" and threw away the angle iron pieces. Photo shows an intake for a a 97.

Big hammer · 10-19-2017, 08:52 AM

Starter wrench, combination wrench bend to fit. Thats the fun part of being a mechanic! finding a way to tighten fasteners :-) or remove!

Dave in MN · 10-19-2017, 09:24 AM

I agree with Big hammer.
I stop at pawn stores and purchase cheap wrenches of varying sizes and then heat them up and bend them as needed for particular needs. I keep a box of the pawn finds in my shop ready for modification. I don't think I have more than $40 invested in a pile of them. It's a cheap alternative to expensive specialty tools.
Good Day

George Miller · 10-19-2017, 10:10 AM

I used bolts made for headers. The hex head is 7/16 then it is full size under the hex to fit the header.

Y-Blockhead · 10-19-2017, 10:52 AM

Try using a flanged nut with a smaller wrench size. Similar to header bolts as George mentioned (i think

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sandbug · 10-19-2017, 10:58 AM

Thanks all!!!!!

redmodelt · 10-19-2017, 08:37 PM

Bench grinder and hot wrench modification.

10-19-2017, 12:25 AM	#2
Tom Foster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 160	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers I have a couple of 'flex' extensions with a ball-like end that allows a 15deg misalignment. Looks like it would get around that inner header tube. Fearless

10-19-2017, 07:29 AM	#3
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,110	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers Replace them with Allen head bolts so that you can use an "L" wrench to tighten them. Don't worry about trying to achieve published recommended torque values with a torque wrench. Just snug the bolts down a couple times until the gaskets compress completely. Marshall

10-19-2017, 07:51 AM	#4
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Flex...SABEgJXYvD_BwE those things fit? (obviously get sae) __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

10-19-2017, 07:56 AM	#5
tinkirk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SouthWest Michigan Posts: 363	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers buy a smaller nut as in 12 point

10-19-2017, 08:52 AM	#7
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers Starter wrench, combination wrench bend to fit. Thats the fun part of being a mechanic! finding a way to tighten fasteners :-) or remove! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

10-19-2017, 09:24 AM	#8
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers I agree with Big hammer. I stop at pawn stores and purchase cheap wrenches of varying sizes and then heat them up and bend them as needed for particular needs. I keep a box of the pawn finds in my shop ready for modification. I don't think I have more than $40 invested in a pile of them. It's a cheap alternative to expensive specialty tools. Good Day

10-19-2017, 10:10 AM	#9
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers I used bolts made for headers. The hex head is 7/16 then it is full size under the hex to fit the header.

10-19-2017, 10:52 AM	#10
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers Try using a flanged nut with a smaller wrench size. Similar to header bolts as George mentioned (i think ).

10-19-2017, 10:58 AM	#11
sandbug Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glendale, California Posts: 10	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers Thanks all!!!!!

10-19-2017, 08:37 PM	#12
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Challenge Tightening Red's Headers Bench grinder and hot wrench modification. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!