Dave,
Thanks for the info.... but how did you go about removing the studs? Use a
vise-grip or doublenut the end?
Bob
GatesDavid@aol.com wrote:
> Bob,
>
> Been there, done that. When I removed my head, I found that it really did not
> want to come off. I ended up removing all the head studs. Then, using a 2x4
> a couple feet long and a large hammer placed the 2x4 against the head and hit
> the other end with the hammer. A couple good hits and it loosened up enough
> to remove it with my hands. With the head studs out I didn't have to worry
> about damaging them and it allowed the head a bit of sideways motion instead
> of just upward.
>
> Hope this helps,
> David Gates
>
> In a message dated 12/28/98 6:44:08 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
> examiner@scci.net writes:
>
> > I am contemplating removing the head to have the valves checked, turned,
> > etc. and replace all gaskets. I have been told that I MAY have a problem
> > getting the head off of the 10 long studs and that they have been known
> > to break in the process. Has anybody ever encountered this problem, and
> > if so how could it be remedied so that it doesn't happen? Any
> > suggestions in this area will be greatly appreciated....
> >
> > Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and got all the Spit stuff they
> > wanted.....
> >
> > Cheers
> > Bob
> >
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