How to tighten Demon steering box

[a34]

Guys,

While working on the Demon tonight, I noticed the steering box was loose. The car has a 360 with headers and I do not have the right tools to get around the headers to the bolts to tighten them. I'm wondering how you guys do it and what specific tools you use, so I can go buy them. I've done this on a car with manifolds, but the headers are throwing me.

Thanks !

 

[jomoper]

I've used some long extensions with swivel joints to get at mine while snaking around the header tubes.

 

[a34]

Yeah, I was afraid that would be the answer.

 

[jomoper]

And some anti-inflamatories for the back after your done! Getting to the one on the bottom involves some laying on the concrete under the car if you don't have access to a lift.

 

[Divenut]

I used varying combiniations of wobbled extensions when replacing my gearbox. But in the end I had to loosen the header to get access on one of the bolts...Not horrible, but as noted, that concrete floor is mighty uncomfortable...

Pat

 

[a34]

Thanks, I ain't as young as I used to be. I know this is going to hurt.

 

[green1]

It all hurts anymore. It hurts to get of of bed. This old cars are quick to draw blood. lol. But not that many people have one.