302 Heads in an Early A.

The main concern is the fitment around the steering shaft. The 273 manifold (#2465847)flattens out and goes around it like this:


I think I might be able to use an exhaust flange like this:

on the driver side to clear the bump on the head and still clear the shaft.

The only small problem with using an exhaust spacer/flange is that it kicks the exhaust manifold further out toward the steering box and the steering shaft. But maybe you'll get lucky.

Treblig