Exhaust heat control valve

Posted by Jim Kavanagh On 2018/3/15 10:03:38

I have an exhaust leak on my '52 250. I think it is coming from the heat control valve, but maybe just the gasket.
I am having an unbelievable time getting the manifolds off. I can not access the bolts around the center of the manifolds with a socket because there is insufficient clearance. I can barely get an open end wrench on them from underneath and then cant turn it.
I feel like I must be missing something here. Maybe there is a special tool? the manual doesn't reference one. Assuming i do get these off (which I will eventually), how do I ever get a torque wrench on them to torque them down?
I am sure some of you guys have done this before, did you encounter a similar issue?