Author Topic: Looking for some advice - best way to create clearance on exhaust pipe?  (Read 1343 times)

Offline dakota

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I have an interference issue with my steering center link and the exhaust pipe on the driver's side of my 70 Challenger.  I have a 340-4 with stock exhaust manifolds with and non-stock 2-1/2" exhaust pipes.  The center link rubs on the exhaust pipe to the point where the rubber cover for a tie rod ends had partially melted at some point in the past.   Assuming I can't figure out how to move the pipe, what's the best way to create some clearance?   I've read past threads where people have had to put a dent in headers to get them to fit, but I wasn't sure if this is just a matter of hitting the exhaust with a hammer directly or if a pipe or dowel is beat on to make the impression.  If I have to do it, I'd prefer to do the "adjusting" without removing the pipe.  Long term, I'll get the pipe replaced.




Offline Chryco Psycho

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 I would use a piece of pipe or a body dolly & hit that with a hammer rather than hit the pipe directly

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Offline roadman5312

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We found this info when we had a similar issue.