Red's headers

Just as a point of information: Be sure to cover those bolt threads with anti seize.
You may even find it easier to use socket head cap screws. I also don't use lock washers.
 
>>>The four large bolts 7/16 go in the two front holes on both side, rest of the bolts are 3/8.>>>


Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea. 8^)
 
Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea

No, I understand the reasoning for it...on the early [32-36] engines the exhaust pipes bolted directly in line with the front exhaust outlets in the block, therefore, with the added strain applied to that area it makes sense to use heavier hardware....
 
Do not make the mistake of substituting longer bolts than those furnished. The holes bottom out, and longer bolts will break through to the water jacket.
 
Brian said:
Yes. This seems yet another bad Ford idea

No, I understand the reasoning for it...on the early [32-36] engines the exhaust pipes bolted directly in line with the front exhaust outlets in the block, therefore, with the added strain applied to that area it makes sense to use heavier hardware....
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That's been my understanding on the logic of this as well. Interchangeability has always been a big consideration of Ford during the Flathead V8 years.
 
Ming Bomber equipped with Red's Headers...

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