headers on a '73 Eldorado

[Canuck]

Good evening Gentlemen,
I am try to install a set of headers on a '73 Eldorado. I purchased the headers from Cad 500. Before purchasing the headers I asked if they fit or if modification was needed. They said they fit a stock eldo. My problem is the right side header hits the frame and I cant install it. do any of you guy have any suggestions on how to make them fit. I really don't want to hammer the header tube to flatten it

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

How much "interference is there?

Could it be that you have engine mounts that are out of shape, and causing the engine to not correctly sit within the frame?

Bruce.

[Canuck]

Thank you for the reply. how much interference is there. Not much the proverbial RCH. Maybe a skinny 1/8" I didn't think of a out of shape engine mount. That's why I come to the people that know

[76eldo]

1/8 th?
Heat it and dimple it a tiny bit.

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

That amount, yes, I would be tempted to "caress it a bit with the hammer", but if the suppliers haven't had problems with others they have sold, then it could be your car that is slightly out of shape.

I would still be looking at the engine and transmission mounts.

Over time, and with oil contamination, these rubber mounts do collapse.

Bruce.

[Canuck]

Gentlemen,
Thank you for your input. I will definitely check the motor and tranny mounts as Tassie has suggested. If they look to be okay, out comes  the blue wrench and hammer. Again Thank You

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Where actually is the interference occurring?

I was thinking about getting a set of headers for my own '72 so pictures would be nice.

Bruce.