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humanpotatohybrid wrote:
What's the recommended way to take the heads off? Manual says to screw (14mm) bolts into the spark plug holes and lift it off with some apparatus.
How heavy is it? Is it feasible to lift off by myself or should I have another person? Should I take the hood off first?
Also, how do I get the head unseated in the first place? I loosened all of the head bolts but the head itself didn't seem to be movable. Just smack it around with a dead blow hammer, or?
The Packard V8 heads are heavier than the hubs of hell, around 60# loaded. When I was younger, I could lift one out over the fender with the hood on. Age and experience has taught that's not a good idea.
I wouldn't even try to pull the heads with the engine in place. What's the goal? If the engine is stuck, it's likely to require a complete disassembly any way.
However, if you're stubborn, try a cherry picker engine hoist. Use a short length of chain between the two outer exhaust manifold bolts. Take a light strain, bang with a 5# rawhide hammer or similar deadblow plastic hammer.
jack vines
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