Best way to put on headers???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

myersjeremy · 01-25-2007, 07:59 PM

I am having a little difficulty getting my headers to go into place. Any nifty tricks to getting them on? I took the spark plugs out and it freed a little space up. Seems to catch on the frame every time.
Thanks
Jeremy

KMK454 · 01-25-2007, 08:14 PM

Where did you get your headers? I'm thinking of replacing mine with a newer, more modern set. Plus I suspect a leak or two...

Sorry I don't have any help

84 400 · 01-25-2007, 08:27 PM

are you trying to go threw the top right? try going up from underneath the truck

84workhorse · 01-25-2007, 09:34 PM

drivers side from the bottom and Pass from the top. Start the farthest bolt back first then do the bolt all the way in the front.

dbcox · 01-25-2007, 11:37 PM

since your having such a hard time if you dont want any leaks get some orange rvt the heat type.run it around the flange in a nice bead and let it set up.tighten them up a ride around with no leaks. I havent used a gasket in about 8 years or more probably more that made me feel old.

swb85 · 01-26-2007, 10:30 AM

I've always had the best luck putting both sides in from the bottom, some brands really take some wiggling to get them to slide up there. Don't be afraid to get mean with it!!

redz 1970 K5 · 01-26-2007, 11:49 AM

It takes the correct language too. Most people forget that. Colorful 'sentence enhancers' are usually the missing tool when a header will not go into place.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-26-2007, 02:24 PM

^LOL, thats so true tough. Try coming up from the bottom if you have not already other then that just get mean with them but not overboard so nothing gets broke up.

Srubydo1986 · 01-27-2007, 12:40 AM

With my 1986 chevy c10 2 wheel drive. i tried from the top on the passanger side (which worked easy enough) and for the driver side i had to jack the truck up to get the room to put it in. Or another idea is to remove the hood undo the motor mounts and make the room (mostly cause the big power brake boosted got im my way). That 2 ideas that i have used in the past

Big Ol'Chevy · 01-27-2007, 01:04 AM

I've always came up from the bottom of the truck, didn't matter if it was a 2wd or 4wd. Pull plugs and dipstick holder on driver side and plugs and starter on pass. side, they have always went in easy.

cliffsta · 01-27-2007, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redz 1970 K5

It takes the correct language too. Most people forget that. Colorful 'sentence enhancers' are usually the missing tool when a header will not go into place.

Sounds like our mechanicing styles are very similar!!!

Good luck with the headers... I've always wanted some headers and exhaust....

01-25-2007, 07:59 PM	#1
myersjeremy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: nc Posts: 118	Best way to put on headers???? I am having a little difficulty getting my headers to go into place. Any nifty tricks to getting them on? I took the spark plugs out and it freed a little space up. Seems to catch on the frame every time. Thanks Jeremy

01-25-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Best way to put on headers???? Where did you get your headers? I'm thinking of replacing mine with a newer, more modern set. Plus I suspect a leak or two... Sorry I don't have any help __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

01-25-2007, 08:27 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Best way to put on headers???? are you trying to go threw the top right? try going up from underneath the truck __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 01-26-2007 at 04:56 PM.

01-25-2007, 09:34 PM	#4
84workhorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newport RI Posts: 4	Re: Best way to put on headers???? drivers side from the bottom and Pass from the top. Start the farthest bolt back first then do the bolt all the way in the front.

01-25-2007, 11:37 PM	#5
dbcox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 72	Re: Best way to put on headers???? since your having such a hard time if you dont want any leaks get some orange rvt the heat type.run it around the flange in a nice bead and let it set up.tighten them up a ride around with no leaks. I havent used a gasket in about 8 years or more probably more that made me feel old.

01-26-2007, 10:30 AM	#6
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Best way to put on headers???? I've always had the best luck putting both sides in from the bottom, some brands really take some wiggling to get them to slide up there. Don't be afraid to get mean with it!! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

01-26-2007, 11:49 AM	#7
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Re: Best way to put on headers???? It takes the correct language too. Most people forget that. Colorful 'sentence enhancers' are usually the missing tool when a header will not go into place. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-26-2007, 02:24 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Best way to put on headers???? ^LOL, thats so true tough. Try coming up from the bottom if you have not already other then that just get mean with them but not overboard so nothing gets broke up. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

01-27-2007, 12:40 AM	#9
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Best way to put on headers???? With my 1986 chevy c10 2 wheel drive. i tried from the top on the passanger side (which worked easy enough) and for the driver side i had to jack the truck up to get the room to put it in. Or another idea is to remove the hood undo the motor mounts and make the room (mostly cause the big power brake boosted got im my way). That 2 ideas that i have used in the past Last edited by Srubydo1986; 01-27-2007 at 12:43 AM. Reason: didnt sound right

01-27-2007, 01:04 AM	#10
Big Ol'Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Re: Best way to put on headers???? I've always came up from the bottom of the truck, didn't matter if it was a 2wd or 4wd. Pull plugs and dipstick holder on driver side and plugs and starter on pass. side, they have always went in easy. __________________ 1972 Chevy K20 15" & 44's 1986 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Longbed 6" & 35's



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