I used a 'new' LCB manifold header from Minimania that was specifically for a
1275 sprite. It goes through the same opening between the frame rail and fender
that the stock exhaust goes through (driver's side).
- Bryan
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>Hi Bryan,
>Is there any chance the 1275 that your LCB came off of was a Mini Cooper?
>Kate
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>Bryan Vandiver wrote:
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>> Greg,
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>> I installed one of these on the 1275 in my bugeye. The only way I could get
it
>> on with the engine in place is with the head off. If you don't want to remove
>> the head, you can try unbolting all the engine, and transmission mounts , and
>> tilt the engine to the right, but it will probably end up taking as much if
not
>> more time than just removing the head.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Bryan Vandiver (59-bugeye)
>> San Jose, CA
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>> >To: "Spridgets List" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>> >Subject: Installation help with Maniflow header
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>> >Hello fellow listers,
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>> >I need to ask for a bit of assistance on the installation of the Maniflow
>> >LCB Exhaust header. How the @#*#%* do you install the thing? I can fit in
>> >backwards, but that doesn't do any good. When I try and place it in the
>> >correct way, it seems to keep hitting the area around the brake cylinder,
>> >and can't get the bottom of the header through the space behind the wheel.
>> >Any tips are appreciated!
>> >
>> >Greg Gowins
>> >'69 Sprite
>> >Dublin, CA
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