head removal

[charlies]

would you guys use a sawzall or a regular hand saw to remove someone's head?

just kidding, lol

ok, i took my valve covers off, and unbolted my headers (yes, it has headers), removed all the rods, put them through a box to keep in order. the chilton's (well sorry, i don't have a service manual) did have a set of instructions specifical for the boss when it came to head removal. it said nothing about removing the rocker arms, just loosening them. but there is no way i can get the head bolts out from under the rocker arms. is it ok to go ahead and take a rocker off to get to the bolt under it, and then put it right back on, and move to the next one? i am supposed to send the heads to the shop w/ the rockers still attached aren't i? and send the rods in their cardboard box holder too, right?

 

[pabear89]

I would remove the rockers and mark them in they order they came off with the rods.
Most shops will pile them in a can for cleaning and not be concerned with their location.

While the heads are being redone it will give you time to inspect each one and clean as needed.

PB

 

[302 coupe]

agreed, remove the rockers(with fulcrums) and pushrods, label them in order. Make sure to keep the rocker and fulcrum together as a matched set. The shop will only need the head, with valves and springs installed.

 

[foghorn67]

yep, remove everything. might as well. gently loosen the headbolts and remove. the head should stay well on those thingies (dowels i think). if it seems perma-stuck. do not try to pry.