Shorty Header hitting engine mount. What to do?

[David Hodgkins]

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=39818&d=1427121548

Hi guys. I dropped in my motor for the first time this weekend and the shorty header is hitting the engine mount. The mounts barely fit so rotating the motor doesn't seem feasable.

What should I do to create clearance between the header and the motor mount?

:)

[Jeff Kleiner]

Let me guess David...Ford Racing shorties? When they're turned around backwards like they have to be on the FFR they don't play nice with the passenger side motor mount. BBK shorties fit without interference.

Ford Racing on the top, BBK below:

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20070723_1.jpg

And installed:

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20070723_2.jpg

http://www.mycoupe.ca/modules/wordpress/images/20070723_3.jpg

Short of replacing what you have I'm afraid your only option is to cut/grind the mount &/or dimple the header tube.

Good luck,
Jeff

[Ray]

Ball peen hammer....use the small round end.

Ray