Since I'm installing headers on one of my Dusters, thought I'd shoot a video that might help somebody.
Basic Header install tips for 1st timers
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dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Thank ya !! That will come in handy soon!
Just a comment.. The op didn't say it, but he did it. Always disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery before doing any wrench work on the engine. Also note that he used the factory studs on the front and rear of the cylinder heads. Critical or you will get a coolant leak.
I also recommend some type of locking fastener to eliminate gasket leaks. Good video.
Thanks for these little videos. I'm sure these are very helpful for first timers.
thanks, and along these added tips I'll also add sometimes a minor ding might be needed for clearance - - - perhaps around the torsion bar or steering linkage. I didn't ding the drivers side at all, but I've installed headers that I've needed a small ding or two.
j par
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I've never had a problem with header leaks since I've been using Remflex.
69FBCuda
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Great video.
On my 69 barracuda the driver side had to go up about 3 inches. I additionally removed the upper hose at the radiator, drain enough coolant so the fins show inside the tank then pull the hose. Also I removed the distributor cap so not to damage it, this also gets the plug wires out and away. I did have to disconnect the tie rods at the drag link. And if your jacking the passenger side watch the gas tank line going to the pump, it may get tight. I wrapped the header tubes with saran wrap several layers deep, this is great in reducing scraps and greasy hand prints. After installation is complete clean the grease off with Simple Green or the orange stuff and rinse well with water. Tti 340 headers
On my 69 barracuda the driver side had to go up about 3 inches. I additionally removed the upper hose at the radiator, drain enough coolant so the fins show inside the tank then pull the hose. Also I removed the distributor cap so not to damage it, this also gets the plug wires out and away. I did have to disconnect the tie rods at the drag link. And if your jacking the passenger side watch the gas tank line going to the pump, it may get tight. I wrapped the header tubes with saran wrap several layers deep, this is great in reducing scraps and greasy hand prints. After installation is complete clean the grease off with Simple Green or the orange stuff and rinse well with water. Tti 340 headers
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Excellent! Love your video's. Certainly not my first, but my first set of Doug's going on soon. How would you amend this if the engine is out? Wire, bungee them up? Would you need to dis-assemble the steering, starter etc? Thanks!
MileHighDart
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Step one: Get big fkn hammer to bash some dents into the headers for clearance where necessary.
Installing headers before installing motor is the best way. Yes, bungee them out of the way. No, leave the steering in tach as Doug's go above the center link.
I've had to ding 'em in the past, but both of these headers are in and i didn't have to ding either.
Just let ya see the results. The jegs exhaust hooked up nice. ..... 1 minute video
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