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: Dented header


Mark 66SS
Mar 11th, 09, 5:24 PM
Does any one know of a good method to remove dents in header pipes? They are in the tube that drop down before going into the collector. Is there anything that can be pulled through while heating the pipe? Previous owner hammered a couple of the pipes in for clearance I'm assuming. Don't know why.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

Mark 66SS
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Milan
Mar 11th, 09, 7:54 PM
A member here used a tow ball of the correct diameter to push out the dents while heating the tube. It seemed like a good idea to me..

Milan

Mark 66SS
Mar 13th, 09, 12:11 PM
Thanks Milan! What's a tow ball?

Mark 66SS
Mar 13th, 09, 1:36 PM
Disregard Milan. Tow ball means hitch ball. It takes me a while but eventually I get it!

Thanks!

Mark 66SS

Milan
Mar 13th, 09, 7:52 PM
I was thinking what???

I always say " I might not be the sharpest knife in the drawer but I'm always in the drawer..."

<grin>

I hope it helps

Milan