PATRIOT H8472 Traditional Lakester Headers Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- PATRIOT
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H8472 Traditional Lakester Headers
Installation Instructions & Warranty Information H8472, H8474 ~ Flat Head Ford
Lakester & Traditional Lakester Headers
H8474 Lakester
H8472 Traditional Lakester
REV. 5 8-18-21 DSL
Patriot Lakester Headers are a Universal Design and as such we certainly
cannot cover all contingencies that the installer may encounter. Variations in
Steering, Motor Mounts, Frames and accessories are just some of the variables
that can cause interference.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the head pipes from the exhaust manifolds and remove the
manifolds. 2. Remove the gaskets and any gasket material or any carbon
deposits that remain on the head
surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Carefully check the fit of each header for clearance. Pay special
attention to motor mounts and any lines or hoses that might come in contact
with the headers. It is not uncommon to have to trim motor mounts or move
lines and hoses to clear the headers. Additionally steering shafts and
linkages should be clear of any interference and suitably modified if
necessary.
2. When you are satisfied with the fit of your header, slip into place using
the supplied gasket and special header bolts. Use anti seize on headers bolts
if installing on Aluminum Heads.
3. Tighten the header bolts evenly starting in the center and working your
way out.
4. The Lakesters have block off plates (Or optional turnouts) and Down tubes
with flanged tubes to hook up to your exhaust .
5. Traditional Lakesters have optional Muffler Inserts and turnouts
available.
6. Weld the flange tubes to your exhaust system and install them onto the
headers utilizing the gaskets and bolts supplied. Your exhaust can now be
fabricated. See www.patriotexhaust.com for a complete line of mufflers, tips
and tubing to complete your exhaust.
7. Check to make sure that all the wiring, brake lines, hoses, etc. are clear
of the headers or any exhaust component.
8. Connect the battery cables.
Parts List Qty. Description (ALL) 1 Right Side Header 2 Header Gaskets 4 7/16″
Header bolts
Qty. Description (Lakester Only) 2 2 Bolt Gasket 8 5/16″ Button Head Allen 4
1/2 x 1″ Bolts 4 1/2″ Washers 2 Block Off Plates
1 Left Side Header 8 3/8″ Header Bolts
4 4″ Round Gasket 8 5/16″ Washer 4 1/2″ Nuts 2 2 Bolt Flanged Tubes
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