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jfrank133 · 01-22-2005, 07:58 PM

Ok, how can i start this, I have been trying to remove both heads from the motor for the past 2 hours, i loosen up the 8 bolts inside and the 8 bolts outside, and I tried to remove the heads but it just wont budge, is there something that im missing, i left the rockers and rods in place, do I have to remove them two before removing the heads. by the way i have a 87 chevy sctotsdale with a 305 engine. please help. thanks

dons454s · 01-22-2005, 08:09 PM

If you have all the bolts out they just need pryed loose. It will take some thing healthy like a tire iron large pry bar..

*rage'nrat638* · 01-22-2005, 08:12 PM

if you have all the bolts out...they should come off.....
use a pry bar.....in the front and pry up.....they might be stuck real good....
you do have the exhaust manifolds off correct?
mark

dwaite72lnghrn · 01-22-2005, 08:21 PM

I pretty sure it's 9 under the valve cover and 8 along the exhaust manifold.

I always pull the rods so they don't get bent when I pull the heads. It will also make it easier to put back in.

jfrank133 · 01-22-2005, 08:27 PM

yes the manifolds are off, but i only counted 8 inside the valve cover and 8 outside.

low 84 · 01-22-2005, 08:29 PM

there are 17 bolts for each head so you missed one somewhere

jfrank133 · 01-22-2005, 08:32 PM

ok then i missed one from the inside, it has to be somewhere inside. I will continue to look thanks very much.

784X4GUY · 01-23-2005, 12:15 AM

Heck ive even used a small flat head screwdriver to pop them up and break the seal. Good luck man...Later Mike

phantom dually · 01-23-2005, 01:01 AM

Ive been there!!! Prying and prying and OH $hit that why its not coming off.

01-22-2005, 07:58 PM	#1
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	Question about removing the heads Ok, how can i start this, I have been trying to remove both heads from the motor for the past 2 hours, i loosen up the 8 bolts inside and the 8 bolts outside, and I tried to remove the heads but it just wont budge, is there something that im missing, i left the rockers and rods in place, do I have to remove them two before removing the heads. by the way i have a 87 chevy sctotsdale with a 305 engine. please help. thanks

01-22-2005, 08:21 PM	#4
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	I pretty sure it's 9 under the valve cover and 8 along the exhaust manifold. I always pull the rods so they don't get bent when I pull the heads. It will also make it easier to put back in. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne Last edited by dwaite72lnghrn; 01-22-2005 at 08:24 PM. Reason: adds

01-22-2005, 08:29 PM	#6
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	there are 17 bolts for each head so you missed one somewhere __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

01-23-2005, 12:15 AM	#8
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Heck ive even used a small flat head screwdriver to pop them up and break the seal. Good luck man...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

01-23-2005, 01:01 AM	#9
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Ive been there!!! Prying and prying and OH $hit that why its not coming off. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-22-2005, 08:09 PM	#2
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	If you have all the bolts out they just need pryed loose. It will take some thing healthy like a tire iron large pry bar..

01-22-2005, 08:12 PM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	if you have all the bolts out...they should come off..... use a pry bar.....in the front and pry up.....they might be stuck real good.... you do have the exhaust manifolds off correct? mark

01-22-2005, 08:27 PM	#5
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	yes the manifolds are off, but i only counted 8 inside the valve cover and 8 outside.

01-22-2005, 08:32 PM	#7
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	ok then i missed one from the inside, it has to be somewhere inside. I will continue to look thanks very much.



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