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1984 GT 11-07-2002 11:01 AM

steering in contact with headers, HELP
 
I just got my car back after having a 351 swapped in and I have contact between my steering mechanism and my headers. These are supposed to be the correct headers to allow the swap, any ideas?

chris91LX 11-07-2002 03:37 PM

Check the motor mounts. I'm not sure about the 351 swap, but with a 5.0 when the motor mounts are worn out they can cause the headers to rub the steering shaft. I would think you'd have new mounts with a 351 swap, but....

5ohCOUPE 11-07-2002 08:22 PM

Ditto on the above post.

MEDIK418 11-08-2002 06:54 PM

Same here, the BBK long tubes hit the steering shaft and the motor mounts were sacked. The new (stock) mounts raised the engine about a half inch and no more interference.


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