After I had clearance for the bolts and boots and got the plate…

After I had clearance for the bolts and boots and got the plate sitting flush with the head, I needed to transfer the bolt holes from the head to the flange. So I ground a header bolt to a point and used studs in the outermost bolt holes. That way I could thread the pointed bolt in a hole, slide the flange up, and transfer the hole by tapping on the outside of the plate. It worked flawlessly. If you look closely at the bolt hole just to the right of the second exhaust port you can see the transfer stud.

Owner caption February 2010 · Photo 71 of 429