Dave,
Thanks, I'll give it a try..... Hopefully remember to let everyone know how it
turns out...
Cheers
Bob
GatesDavid@aol.com wrote:
> 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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