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72ch3vy · 06-02-2006, 02:17 PM

I got a small block 350 and im trying to take the cylinder heads off because the bolts are really on there. Any good ways to take off the bolts?

thanks in advance

TugOwar · 06-02-2006, 02:25 PM

Hi and welcome from South TX.

I used a 1/2" drive 5/8 impact socket, it's stronger than a normal socket, a short extension and a looong pull handle. I think I even had to use a cheater pipe to break 'em loose. Lube all that up with a big can of elbow grease and your in business!

sdmahr · 06-02-2006, 02:26 PM

Well, a 1/2 or 3/4 breaker bar with a long piece of pipe will most likely do it. Might try an impact wrench too.....

matthufham · 06-02-2006, 02:48 PM

1/2" imact gun with the 5/8" impact socket, if that doesn't break em loose, use a long handle 1/2" ratchet with a pipe extension. worst thing that'll happen is a broken bolt, or the socket will slip off the head and your knuckles will hit the rockers or something.

Chevrolet4x4s · 06-02-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

1/2" imact gun with the 5/8" impact socket, if that doesn't break em loose, use a long handle 1/2" ratchet with a pipe extension. worst thing that'll happen is a broken bolt, or the socket will slip off the head and your knuckles will hit the rockers or something.

Just a little blood and a few stitches no big deal

If an Impact wrench wont do it I would suggest* a breaker bar and a section of tubing to use as a cheater bar.

Shane

*Disclaimer: Use my suggestions at your own risk

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2006, 03:30 PM

Wow... I've never needed tools that HD for a simple head job. I normally use a 3/8 breaker bar, and if need be, I'll grab the 1/2 inch. If I'm actually with my tools at work, I use my 3/8 impact.

06-02-2006, 02:17 PM	#1
72ch3vy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 2	How to remove heads from a 350 I got a small block 350 and im trying to take the cylinder heads off because the bolts are really on there. Any good ways to take off the bolts? thanks in advance

06-02-2006, 02:25 PM	#2
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: How to remove heads from a 350 Hi and welcome from South TX. I used a 1/2" drive 5/8 impact socket, it's stronger than a normal socket, a short extension and a looong pull handle. I think I even had to use a cheater pipe to break 'em loose. Lube all that up with a big can of elbow grease and your in business!

06-02-2006, 02:26 PM	#3
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	Re: How to remove heads from a 350 Well, a 1/2 or 3/4 breaker bar with a long piece of pipe will most likely do it. Might try an impact wrench too.....

06-02-2006, 02:48 PM	#4
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: How to remove heads from a 350 1/2" imact gun with the 5/8" impact socket, if that doesn't break em loose, use a long handle 1/2" ratchet with a pipe extension. worst thing that'll happen is a broken bolt, or the socket will slip off the head and your knuckles will hit the rockers or something.

06-02-2006, 03:30 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How to remove heads from a 350 Wow... I've never needed tools that HD for a simple head job. I normally use a 3/8 breaker bar, and if need be, I'll grab the 1/2 inch. If I'm actually with my tools at work, I use my 3/8 impact.



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