July 13, 20213 yr comment_624973 Hey folks, I have a single question and didn't feel it warrants it own thread so I'm scabbing onto this one. I've had a MSA 6-1 header on my 240 for 7 years or so. I need to remove the tranny (ZX 5 speed) and I'm wondering if I can get it out without removing the header. Has anyone here done that before? Pulling the header means intake mani, carbs, new gasket etc. etc. and probably triples the amount work. I have a lift I can use to get the car off the ground. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-624973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 13, 20213 yr comment_624974 For what's it worth I install the motor with the 6-1 header bolted down then hook up the backend of the exhaust. Remove the steering rod first. That helps a whole lot. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-624974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 13, 20213 yr comment_624975 Put one of these on the drive shaft out put too. Keeps from making a mess and you can drain the fluid after to get it pulled. Edit. The one on top was for pressure wasing, cleaning. You won't need that to keep the fluid in. Edited July 13, 20213 yr by siteunseen Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-624975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 13, 20213 yr comment_624976 Thanks. So to clarify, when you install the motor + header, that is WITHOUT the tranny, and then you put it in afterward from underneath, correct? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-624976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 13, 20213 yr comment_624977 Probably won't know until you're in the middle of it. Hope for the best, plan for problems. Remember that you'll probably be tilting the engine down at the back so there will be more room to slide the transmission out. I think that's your potential bind though, having room to slide the transmission back past the end of the headers, without hitting the body in the tunnel, before you can drop it down. Just a guess. Don't let the fan blades hit the radiator. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-624977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 13, 20213 yr comment_624979 Zed Head is right as usual. Put the rear up on ramps. It does make it easier. Let the air out of the front tires if it gets tight. Use a rope and foot long piece of wood through the shifter hole to keep the transmission up and snug. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-624979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
July 15, 20213 yr comment_625070 Thanks for the input. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-625070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 27, 20213 yr comment_627674 Just a quick follow up in case someone is in the same position. I WAS able to drop the tranny without removing the header. I filed down the ear on the transmission to give a bit more room, and then ground a bit more of it off once it was out of the car. This will provide a bit more space upon installation. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-627674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 27, 20213 yr comment_627675 On 7/13/2021 at 3:31 PM, siteunseen said: Put one of these on the drive shaft out put too. Keeps from making a mess and you can drain the fluid after to get it pulled. Edit. The one on top was for pressure wasing, cleaning. You won't need that to keep the fluid in. Have you got a source for these? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-627675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
August 27, 20213 yr comment_627676 20 minutes ago, texasz said: Have you got a source for these? I bought mine at Lowe's in the plumbing department. Just a few dollars if I remember right. I can't say 100% but it seems like it's a 2" cap. Tight going on but it's rubber and stretched to fit. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/64527-muffler/?&page=3#findComment-627676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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