68 Header problems

[temj3]

Hi guys, I just first wanted to say thank you all so far for helping me with my 68 restore..all your help has really made a significant difference.

My new question i have for the Sage's of Early Mustangs is I have a 289 manual tranny and I am replacing the headers but I cannot get the drivers side header out due to what i tihnk is the clutch or somthing that goes right through the center of the center and makes it impossible to get it out...

any ideas on how exactly to get this header out without pulling my hair out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.