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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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78 4x4 headers/starter question

Well I am having a 400 built right now for my 78 F150 4x4. I have a set of Headman Headers for it and I was wondering if it is possible to change the starter with the headers on. If the headers have to come off to change the starter, then what about a mini starter? I did a search and read a few stories about guys having to unbolt their headers, and taking like 6 hrs to change a starter. I want to avoid that before the engine ever gets installed. I would gladly spend the extra $$ for a mini starter if it would save me alot of headaches in the future.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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i have headers on my 351m now, and can get the starter on and off easy.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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are they longtube headers or shorty headers or what?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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long tube, do not know what brand, they were on the truck when i got it.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Mine are the Headman Long tube headers. I am thinking i will spend the extra money for a mini starter just to make sure. I may look into a heat wrap for the starter also. I definitely dont want to go through alot of trouble to change a starter. Starters always seem to go out at the most inconvenient times
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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i understand, i am in the process now of changing my flywheel,
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by yard_dawg
i understand, i am in the process now of changing my flywheel,
ouch that sounds like a freakin nightmare. What happened?
 
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