Re: 1928 Head gasket nut torque

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2024/9/24 14:43:41

With all the fasteners removed but the spark plugs still in, you might just crank the starter motor a few times. On rare occasions the compression pressure is enough to free it up. But it's a LONG SHOT. More likely you'll have to start working your way around the perimeter of the head inserting something like a THIN putty or spackle knife preferably between the outer layers of the headgasket, tapping it in gently to produce a little upward force, and then moving stepwise around the perimeter of the head. Be careful, and patient!!, you don't want to cause any damage to either the head or the block surfaces. Once the head breaks free, you can use several wood wedges to gradually raise it up high enough to get a firm grip on it and remove it. You may want to have a helper handy to assist with the lifting.