I installed a LCB on my car. It wouldn't clear the steering column either, but
I was able to make it fit by:
1. Disconnecting the steering in the cockpit and the rack and pulling the whole
thing aft as far as it would go.
2. Loosening the motor mounts and jacking the engine.
3. Cutting the hole by the frame rail about 1/4" inch to the outboard.
Then it slipped right in. Hope this helps.
Geoff Branch
'74 Meejit "Yellow Peril"
'72 Innocenti 1300 Mini
----- Original Message -----
From "Bill Bryant" <bryant at sonic.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:54 PM
Subject: LCB header won't clear steering!
> Weelllll, ... I got a great deal on this LCB header from the MG Owner's club
> in England, it came with a nice exhaust sytem as well.
>
> Only one problem...the @#%* LCB header won't clear the steering shaft!
>
> I think that this is not an issue with RHD cars in England but it is a Big
> deal here!
>
> I have attempted to reshape the center pipe (with a BIG hammer) but it seems
> like I am going to have to pound it too flat and it will be constricted at
> that point.
>
> If I could bend the entire header a little closer to the engine...
> But I can't figure out how to bend it smoothly at the flages. When I try
> pushing it hard towards the engine, the rubber motor mounts absorb all the
> push.
>
> At this point, I am out of ideas and it is looking like I am going to have
> to eat this header and buy one from who? APT?
>
> Any ideas appreciated...
>
>
> Bill
>
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