Bob,
I used the good old double nut trick. However they do make a tool for this
also. See:http://shop.sears.com/cgi-
bin/ncommerce/;execmacro/dispProdsSCS.d2w/report?prrfnbr=9514&prmenbr=6970
I have never used one so I can't vouch for them. But the double nut works
well if there are enough threads on the stud to get two nuts on it. When I
did mine I had a couple studs that were too short to get two nuts on. Instead
of breaking down and buying the tool, I did what I usually do, improvise. I
took two old head nuts and grinded them both down on the bench grinder until
they were a little thinner. Then I was able to get both of them on the stud.
Off it came.
David
In a message dated 12/28/98 7:50:32 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
examiner@scci.net writes:
> 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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