Also the full pressure 235 has one more bolt than the dipper 235 I
belive. I know the 57 truck head I have has a bolt where the 52 car head
had a hole with a copper oil line. Be sure that ALL the bolts are out,
they are easy to miss if there's sludge around them.
--
John Dorsey
Wauchula, FL
'49 Chevy Panel http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm
'52 GMC Firetruck http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/fire/fire.htm
'51 Chevy suburban http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/burb/
Doug Pewterbaugh wrote:
>
> If it's a 235, make sure the bolts in the center of the head are out (I have
> both a 216 & 235 & noticed that the 216 doesn't have bolts down the center
> of the head). After you are sure all of the head bolts are out & the head
> still appears stuck, try "lightly" wedging screwdrivers, or the like,
> between the block & the head. I just removed the head off of my 235, after
> it sat unrunning for at least 4-5 years, & I used an engine hoist to
> leverage the head off of the block. If you are trying to lift the head off
> the block by hand, remember they weigh around 100#.
>
> Regards,
> Doug Pewterbaugh
> dpewter@msn.com
> Denton, TX
> 49 3104 216 5-window
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Mendonca <mm@service-quality.com>
> To: Old Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 6:34 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] 235 Head Removal
>
> > I've come to realize the great humor that comes out of this list, but the
> title of this e-mail is to ask for assistance on removing an apparently
> stuck head. Engine is out, and all bolts are off. Engine is on a stand so
> access is very good, but I just can't break it loose...any suggestions?
> Thanks,
> >
> > Michael
> > '54 Chevy 3100
> >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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