5 replies to this topic

[Zami]

If I remove the intake manifold and carbs can you still remove the lcb without removing the head?  I am trying to avoid taking the head off.  Thanks

[nicklouse]

Sure. It is a little fiddly but normal. Some people use bolts rather than studs as that makes it faster.

 

top engine steady might need undoing to allow movement,

[coopertaz]

only problem may be splitting the 2 into 1 section underneath especially if someone has used exhaust u bolts rather then the flat clamps that come with the lcb kit

[Cooperman]

i use 5/16" x 1'25" long hex head screws to attach the manifolds. That way I can remove the manifolds quickly and, if necessary, take the head off without undoing the LCB at the bottom Y-piece joint. Makes life so much easier. Ford have always bolted their manifolds on to the heads.

[Zami]

Thanks for the input will follow the suggestions.

[MiniMadRacer]

Depending on what you want to do, if I am doing head work, I undo the manifold, and drop the LCB and exhaust off as one lump, without splitting any of the exhaust. I t merely drop down once you have undone the exhause hangers etc... doesnt help if you asnt to split the collector though or you want to fully remove the LCB