Bob Sykes wrote:
>
> Worldly Scions,
>
> I'm having problems removing a Spit 1500 cylinder head. I was able
> to remove all studs but two relatively easily. The two stubborn
> ones are- the front one on the manifold side (of course), and
> the middle one (same side). I did the "rope trick" inserting it
> in #2 cyl. When the head popped loose, it raised up about a half
> inch at the back of the motor, but none at the front. I'm afraid
> the remaining studs are now slightly bent. I tapped the head back
> down flush with the motor and attempted to thread the studs out
> again, but they will not turn. I'm was "double nutting" them.
> Out of desperation I got out the Vise-Grips and only managed to
> bugger up the threads. These things don't want to come out :-(
> If I can just remove one of these studs, I can rotate the whole
> head to separate it from the block, BTDT. The engine is a spare
> and not in a car.
>
> So it looks like my remaining options are:
>
> a) Buy a stud extractor - Do these things really work well?
Yes, They really do!!!
> b) use the "blue wrench" - Will heat damage anything here?
I would try and avoid heat, as you can easily warp the head and ruin
everything.
Joe Curry
>
> Any other tips?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Bob (& '78 Spitfires)
>
> --
> Bob Sykes
> "You can't beat your brains for entertainment."
> but beating on your head gets old.
--
"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
-- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
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