ArdWrknTrk Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've always used tin snips to make a tab that can be held by the bottom bolt that goes in from the front. I cut a few more tabs and bend them in towards the starter to keep pressure on and prevent it from rattling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'll take lifting the cab into consideration. It really isn't too difficult, especially with the lift. I can drop the truck onto the tires, pull the 4 bolts, use the lift to raise the cab a bit, and block it up with 2x4's. Then pick the truck up again to put the truck back up in the air on the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'll take lifting the cab into consideration. It really isn't too difficult, especially with the lift. I can drop the truck onto the tires, pull the 4 bolts, use the lift to raise the cab a bit, and block it up with 2x4's. Then pick the truck up again to put the truck back up in the air on the lift. Gary, Your engine is already in. He was putting the engine in with the headers on, if the pictures tell anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Gary, Your engine is already in. He was putting the engine in with the headers on, if the pictures tell anything. Oh, I missed that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneckedness Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Gary,Your engine is already in.He was putting the engine in with the headers on, if the pictures tell anything.Yeah, we couldnt get the headers on while the motor was in. Maybe theres a trick i dont know about. We had to take the motor out twice before we finally got it done. Wow, putting a trans in from under the truck isnt easy! Let alone the transfer case. Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wyatt Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 In Gary's case with Big Blue, lifting the cab may still be a good option for installing the headers since he has a lift. Without a lift, then you're left with pulling the engine unless like was said "Maybe there's a trick i don't know about." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneckedness Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 In Gary's case with Big Blue, lifting the cab may still be a good option for installing the headers since he has a lift. Without a lift, then you're left with pulling the engine unless like was said "Maybe there's a trick i don't know about." My son suggested that if we couldnt get the motor in with both headers on then maybe put it in with the passenger side header on then put the drivers side on after the motor is in. Didnt try it but the logic seemed sound. Plz let me know what you do. I may have to do it again in the future. Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Ok, I'll let everyone know what I do. But don't hold your breath as the headers won't be here for a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Ok, I'll let everyone know what I do. But don't hold your breath as the headers won't be here for a month. Don't think this will work for you guys with the motor in place but maybe do as some do on cars with headers. You lay the headers in place in the engine bay held out of the way with bungees then drop the motor in. Being held with bungees they can be moved as needed to clear the motor as it is going in. Once the motor is in place you just undo the bungees and flip up the header to the head. On my drag car I did it this way when I replaced the motor and worked great. The first time was a bear with no lift from under the car. They were super comp 1-7/8" big tube not the little 1-3/4" that you can get every where. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneckedness Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 Ok, I'll let everyone know what I do. But don't hold your breath as the headers won't be here for a month. What do yall think about those shorty headers? Are they any good? Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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