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Old May 17, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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i have a 71 big block and i'm tring to remove the driver side header what do i have to remove first to get if off. the pass side came off pretty eazy. any help would be good
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Old May 17, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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Default Re: header removal (Deep sea vet)

clutch linkage should do it (if you have a clutch). anything attached to the header bolts as the bolts come off... wires and plugs of course.
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Old May 17, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Default Re: header removal (PRND21)

take off the linkage below it and u drop it out through the bottom. other option is to take the head off ;)
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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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Default Re: header removal (68stingray)

Just removed rusted headers on mine. Skipped the clutch linkage removal and used a sawzall on the header instead.
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