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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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Hey guys Was looking @ the drivers side of my engine in my '80 F250 4x4 460 & noticed a bracket like thing going from the frame to one of the header flanges. I almost looks like a turn buckle w/ a spring on the end that attaches to the header flange. Any ideas ??? :confused


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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 12:22 AM
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youve got me never heard of it what headers are on it?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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Sounds like a movement limiter to prevent breaking a motor mount when experiencing excessive torque.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 12:33 AM
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it posible but what about the spring? and hooked up to the header? just askin for a new set dont you think?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 12:38 AM
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Not sure of brand of headers btnbronc, were on when I got the truck. I was thinking the same thing archangel, wasn't sure though. Thanks guys !

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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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The spring softens the crash when limiting it, that is if it is from the frame to the header, or some other bolt on the block, not the header to exhaust pipe.
There are usually straps or chains for this but I have seen the spring thing a time or two.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks Guys !!!! New headers oh boy !!!!!! can I send you an address for your 501c charitable contributions ? ; )


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