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May 25, 2008 | 05:58 PM

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crescentwrencher

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running without headers?

my truck has to be moved up the drive way, but it doesnt have any headers on it, is it okay to fire her up for a minute and move it?

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May 25, 2008 | 06:19 PM

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Why not just push it?

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May 25, 2008 | 07:04 PM

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some of my buddys have done it, i personly would not do it. u might be ok if its a really really short run but if u can get a buddy to help push and steer i would do that.
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May 25, 2008 | 07:18 PM

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There's no way one person could push one of these trucks up even a slight slope.

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May 25, 2008 | 07:28 PM

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I'd say don't start, it might melt down your tires some. get 3 or so buddies and push it.

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May 25, 2008 | 08:20 PM

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Ive done it with my truck... Had it running for about a minute with no manifolds/ headers when i had to switch bays in the shop.
Whats keeping you from putting the headers on and then moving it?

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May 25, 2008 | 11:01 PM

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Ive done it with my truck... Had it running for about a minute with no manifolds/ headers when i had to switch bays in the shop.
Whats keeping you from putting the headers on and then moving it?

well, i busted four bolts off while emoving the old headers. i didnt start it, i my brother came over with his f-350 and gave me a push.

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