Okay, I have all the bolts removed and it's sitting free. Do I have to remove the oil dip stick and spark plug wires (they're NOT over-the-valve-covers) to get them out? I've tried wiggling them it's luck. Do they have to drop out the bottom or can I pull them through the top?

 

What kind of headers?Most likely you have to take the plugs out.

 

JBA Shorties

 

I'm not sure about the JBA headersas I have AS&Ms. In either case I can't see how you can remove them through the top. I have always had to remove the plugs, dipstick and starter to drop these out the bottom.

Good luck

 

Somehow I managed to pull my pass. side header from the top. You need that dipstick out of the way. It takes some shoving.