H8405

Patriot H8405 User manual

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Installation Instructions & Warranty Information
H8405
1965-79 Ford F-100, F150, F250 260-302
Long Tube Headers
REV. 4 5-16-22 DSL
1965-74 models
1975-79 models
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe from the manifolds if so equipped. Disconnect the exhaust
pipes from the manifolds. Remove the hot air hose from the manifolds to the air cleaner. Remove
the manifolds from the motor.
2. Clean the cylinder heads of any leftover gasket material or built up carbon.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the truck has a factory smog pump with ttings into the head, the header ange will need to
be modied as shown below in Illustration A
1. Starting from below, raise the driver’s side header into position.
2. Using the supplied gasket, header bolts and washers, bolt the header to the head. Tighten the
bolts to 35 ft/lbs evenly starting from the center and working out.
3. From below, slide the passenger side header into place.
4. With the gasket in place install the header bolts and washers. Tighten the bolts to 35 ft/lbs evenly
starting from the center and working out.
5. Automatic transmission equipped trucks MAY need the shift linkage arm on the trans bent inward
to clear the header.
6. Bolt the reducers to the headers and modify exhaust to connect to headers
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
Parts List
1 Left Side Header 1 Right Side Header
2 Header Gaskets 2 Reducers
2 Collector Gaskets 16 3/8 X 1” Header Bolts
22 Lockwashers 6 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” Hex Head Bolts
6 3/8-16 Hex Nuts
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