Once ready to lift the head put the spark plugs back in, and turn the engin
over using the battery. This blows the head and hopfully is a bit more even
with the pressure than the rope trick.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Norway <examiner@scci.net>
To: Peter Cebalo <cebalo@NthShore.govt.nz>
Cc: 'Spit List' <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: 28 December 1998 21:35
Subject: Re: Cylinder Head Removal
>Peter,
>Let me make sure I understand this correctly. Put the rope inside the
>cylinders and then the rope is pushed against the head, correct? Is any
>type/size of rope preferable?
>
>Thanks for the info
>
>Cheers
>Bob
>
>Peter Cebalo wrote:
>
>> Hi Bob,
>>
>> Use the good old rope trick. Remove all the plugs and feed a length of
>> rope down into cylinders 1 and 4. take a large wrench and turn the
>> crank. The pistons and rope lift the head.
>>
>> This method has always worked for me.
>>
>> After the head is off use a stud extractor ( these are usually cheap )
>> on the studs after using a bit of penatrating oil ( WD40 or similar )
>> around the stud. They have slots cut into the thread so this helps the
>> oil get in.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Peter Cebalo
>>
>> Spit Mk IV
>>
>> Auckland, New Zealand
>>
>> >----------
>> >From: Bob Norway[SMTP:examiner@scci.net]
>> >Reply To: Bob Norway
>> >Sent: Tuesday, 29 December 1998 18:41
>> >To: Spitfire List
>> >Subject: Cylinder Head Removal
>> >
>> >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
>> >
>> >--
>> >Bob Norway
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>
>--
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>Rockledge, Florida
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