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Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

I was trying to eliminate the two or so hrs it takes to install my headers...again. And for one time only put plugs in with ease.

I have FLP long tube headers and was wondering if I can leave them attached if not attached and loose and still lift the motor in from the bottom. The tranny will be connected also.

thanks for the info.
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

95% sure you can.
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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ditto...95% sure
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

100% sure i did it just be carefull not to scach them
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

sweet, that will save a good 2-4 hrs of work. thanks for the info. that made my day.
better get some plugs then. ohh, and gaskets, that sucks.

anyone else with feedback??
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

Yo most certinally can, when i put my motor bacj in ill have it on the kmember, everything back on roll it under line everything up, and lower the car back on it
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

i just got finished (lastnight) puttin in my new 383 with the blower and hooker LTs and tranny installed.

Matt
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

You can...did it that way a couple of times with no problems.
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Re: Putting motor in from bottom, can you leave headers on???

Just be carefull and you'll be fine.

My engine hoist had a little leakdown and unbeknownst to me it set the body down a little lower than I intended while I was still lining things up and busted my oil pressure sensor. I didn't notice though until after I was all done....grrrrrr
Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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Yep, it can be done.
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