Author Topic: need help on headers. (Read 1931 times)

MustangChris · « **on:** November 23, 2008, 07:18:16 PM »

hi guys,i need some advice,i am new to the forum,am from the uk, i own a 67 fastback 289 which i inported from ohio.the car has been restored in the usa,she is an absolute beauty,my question is when i turn the steering wheel to my right the front wheel rubs on to the header,is there any thing i could do to the header. cheers. chris.

Soaring · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2008, 08:38:07 PM »

Tell us what size tires (tyres) and wheels you have on your Mustang. That may be the problem. Also tell us what headers are on that 289. Sometimes the wrong long tubes are tight to fit in that area between the starter and the wheel well. You may have to make some adjustments.
I can't imagine the tires rubbing on the header. That would mean you would have to have a tire wide enough to go through the inner fender to reach the header. Is that really what you are experiencing? I can't imagine a wheel with the backspace or even spacers to be able to do that. Are we really speaking English here?

MustangChris · « **Reply #2 on:** November 24, 2008, 04:15:30 AM »

hi tyre size 235/60/15 with 17''american raceing wheels,the tyre only rubs
when i turn the steering wheel about half turn to the right chers.

Soaring · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2008, 08:34:26 PM »

It is impossible to put a 15" tire on a 17" rim. Do you mean you have a 17" tire on a 17" rim, or do you mean you have a 15"
tire on a 15" rim? You should not be experiencing any rubbing with the 15" set-up, but may with the 17". Go to the Classic section FAQ at the top of the section and find the tire and wheel charts to see if yours fits that car.