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Lhead Head Removal

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by DanStew, Jan 19, 2017.

  1. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Where is the best spot to bang on the head to get it to seperate from the block? I have it all apart, just have to pop the head off. It looks like this motor may have had the head off before since the corners of the block looks like they have had a few chisel hits to them and chipped the corners .
     
    DanStew, Jan 19, 2017
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  2. WorkInProgress

    WorkInProgress Member

    I'd probably stick a 2x4 against the front but side of the head and tap the wood
     
    WorkInProgress, Jan 19, 2017
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  3. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Try the old rope-in-the-cylinder trick?
     
    PeteL, Jan 19, 2017
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  4. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I got it almost off. i have one stubborn stud that is not letting the head slide over it. I am soaking it more now, hopefully it will be free enough tomorrow to get the head off
     
    DanStew, Jan 19, 2017
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  5. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Hey, thats a pretty good idea.
    Maybe you could put a cup of water in there and use the starter to spin the engine over. might be every exciting!(y):rofl:

    No, please don't do that.
     
    47v6, Jan 20, 2017
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Filling the cylinder with gun powder would be faster.:D

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jan 20, 2017
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  7. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

    At least for a second, I bet it would give you an immense feeling of gratification.

    It would give new meaning to "detonation".
     
    ITLKSEZ, Jan 20, 2017
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  8. william_cj3b

    william_cj3b 3BOB driver

    I've used this trick several times over the years. Never fails! I learned it on this forum!

    If it's hung on one stud, put the nuts back on the other studs around the same cylinder and back them off about 1/8". That way the head won't lift at an angle and bend the stud. Apply pressure and back the nuts off evenly until it's free.
     
    william_cj3b, Jan 20, 2017
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  9. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Well i got it off. so that is good. i had a buddy come over to help. i just could not reach over enough to get it and my shoulder still healing i couldnt really get into it.
     
    DanStew, Jan 20, 2017
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  10. 47v6

    47v6 junk wrecker! 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    So many jokes in this.
     
    47v6, Jan 20, 2017
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