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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 03:37 PM
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i have a 72 nova with autokraft pan and mounts. I bought the hooker 2288-1 headers and am struggling with the install of the headers. passenger side no problem drivers is another story. i got it in and bolts started but i cannot seat the bolts or pul the pitman arm on as the header is against the steering box and has zero play to tighten the bolts. the steering box is stock. theres no transmission in the car at the moment. any help is much appreciated.


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i have a 72 nova with autokraft pan and mounts. I bought the hooker 2288-1 headers and am struggling with the install of the headers. passenger side no problem drivers is another story. i got it in and bolts started but i cannot seat the bolts or pul the pitman arm on as the header is against the steering box and has zero play to tighten the bolts. the steering box is stock. theres no transmission in the car at the moment. any help is much appreciated.


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What engine mounts and swap plates are you using?
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The mounts and plates are by autokraft. They put the bell housing in the stock location. Frame stands are for first gen camaro 327. Thanks for any advice.
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