schumaker header help

im having issue installing the drivers side on my 76 383 swap ive got the engine and trans installed and of course i waited till now to install the headers the pass side was simple just had to remove the motor mount bolt and tilt the engine but the drivers side is being a pain the engine wont tilt enough last night i found the instructions and they said you have to remove the steering coloum really? any advise tricks ect would be nice thanks also i got a mini starter for it too how tight is this gonna be to install?