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Mon, 19 February 2018 10:53

shaunone

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Having just done this (twice), here's my advice:

1. Remove the wheel well liners and wheel on each side. This will give you lots of room to work from the side.

2. Tighten the header bolts slightly before trying to back them out.

3. Use the Remflex gaskets and torque the 4 main bolts in stages to 20 ft/lbs without touching the hanger bolt.

4. Don't torque the hanger bolt, just snug it once it's done.

5. I would replace the donuts, but that's just me.

6. Be careful with the tranny dipstick tube. If it pops out, you'll have a mess.

7. Keep the 3/8" wrench in the glovebox. Re-torque every heat cycle for at least 500 miles.

Hope that helps Smile

Shaun

1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original

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