Header Install/Steering box bracket

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by Eddie Maverick, Mar 8, 2008.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Eddie Maverick

    Eddie Maverick General Garageman

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2007
    Messages:
    526
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Linda, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick LDO
    I would like to if the bracket that looks like it hangs off the steering gear can be removed for header clearance? I can't get the flange to contact the head due to this bracket being in the way. I just got the engine in and headers bolted up, but I nned that last "inch" of clearance to sung em down. i wish I would of noticed this before I got the engine in but I didn't.

    So does anyone have the magic answer?

    Here is a link to my install pics.
    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=36800&page=13

    Thanks for the help.
     
    Eddie Maverick, Mar 8, 2008
    #1
  2. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Are you talking about the bracket on the end of the ram? If so, they make a drop down bracket just for that purpose.
     
    Mavaholic, Mar 9, 2008
    #2
  3. eddie1975

    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

    Joined:
    Apr 12, 2006
    Messages:
    3,226
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Martinsburg, WV
    Vehicle:
    sold
    do you have any pics of this bracket? im not sure what you are talkin about
     
    eddie1975, Mar 9, 2008
    #3
  4. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2003
    Messages:
    7,372
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    242
    Location:
    Missouri
    Vehicle:
    69 1/2, 70 Maverick and 71 Grabber
    maverick1970, Mar 9, 2008
    #4
  5. Eddie Maverick

    Eddie Maverick General Garageman

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2007
    Messages:
    526
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Linda, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick LDO
    My power steering has been removed.
    I think this bracket may be left over from the removal. I will try to get a pic of it. It is located on the driverside frame rail and looks like it is connected to the steering gear.
     
    Eddie Maverick, Mar 9, 2008
    #5
  6. shensel

    shensel Member

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2008
    Messages:
    31
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Tampa, Florida
    Vehicle:
    Maverick
    does any one know....a ball park price for getting a seventy one maverick a very good paint job??
     
    shensel, Mar 9, 2008
    #6
  7. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Yes, but start your own post!!!!:mad:
     
    Dave B, Mar 9, 2008
    #7
  8. Corbin Johnson

    Corbin Johnson Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,726
    Likes Received:
    37
    Trophy Points:
    148
    Location:
    Sonoma County, California
    Vehicle:
    73 LDO, 72 Sprint, 70 Grabber.
    Is it show in either of these pics from your posts before?



    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]
     
    Corbin Johnson, Mar 9, 2008
    #8
  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    16,931
    Likes Received:
    215
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Location:
    Parts Unknown......
    Vehicle:
    3 Grabbers
    Is it the one in the second picture with the rod hanging down? the one with the slot in it? If it is thats your shifter linkage, most headers don't work with column shifted cars.
     
    Dave B, Mar 9, 2008
    #9
  10. Eddie Maverick

    Eddie Maverick General Garageman

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2007
    Messages:
    526
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Linda, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick LDO
    you can just barely spot it in the second pic.
    My shift linkage has been removed, but here is a shot with a MS paint edited arrow.

    [​IMG]
     
    Eddie Maverick, Mar 9, 2008
    #10
  11. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    18,304
    Likes Received:
    1,367
    Trophy Points:
    878
    Location:
    Albany, Indiana
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1977 Mercury Comet 2-door.
    Side Note: I have never seen a shield like that located just behind where he drew the arrow.
     
    Craig Selvey, Mar 9, 2008
    #11
  12. Eddie Maverick

    Eddie Maverick General Garageman

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2007
    Messages:
    526
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Linda, Ca
    Vehicle:
    1974 Maverick LDO
    I got it off guys. Thanks for the help. It was just the bracket that the shifter linkage bolted to. After looking at the pics again, and looking at the lingake it made sense to me. So I just unbolted it with a bout 4 extensions and a swivel on the end of my ratchet. LOL
    But it's off now thanks again!!!!
     
    Eddie Maverick, Mar 9, 2008
    #12
  13. Corbin Johnson

    Corbin Johnson Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    3,726
    Likes Received:
    37
    Trophy Points:
    148
    Location:
    Sonoma County, California
    Vehicle:
    73 LDO, 72 Sprint, 70 Grabber.
    Sweet! One step closer to firing it up!
     
    Corbin Johnson, Mar 9, 2008
    #13
  14. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Its hard to see but judging by the location of the arrow, I would say you are looking at the cross shaft bracket that goes to the shift linkage. It has 2 bolts, attaching it to the frame. If so, with headers, you will need to convert to floor shifter anyways, so just remove it.
     
    Mavaholic, Mar 9, 2008
    #14
  15. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Guess I should have read page 2. :D
     
    Mavaholic, Mar 9, 2008
    #15
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page