Cylinder head removal
#1
Cylinder head removal
I haven't been here in a while but now I need some assistance.
I have a 70 442 with a 455 that I have to remove the heads and it has power brakes.
I can not get the last left push rod out because of the booster. Is there a secret way to remove the two lower bolts that hold the booster to the firewall? I can get the top but the lower ones are a pain.
Thanks,
Joe
I have a 70 442 with a 455 that I have to remove the heads and it has power brakes.
I can not get the last left push rod out because of the booster. Is there a secret way to remove the two lower bolts that hold the booster to the firewall? I can get the top but the lower ones are a pain.
Thanks,
Joe
#2
When I replaced the booster on my 71, I used an open end wrench, reached behind the booster, and turned the nut about 1/8 turn at a time. I had to keep switching ends of the wrench as I turned the nut. It was a PITA to get the nuts off.
#3
Use a ratchet wrench such as the ones shown in the link below...
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-7-Pi...Wrench/3362658
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-7-Pi...Wrench/3362658
#6
I do have a set of those ratchet wrenches but the left side is real tight.
Now that I have the heads off I am trying to decide whether to redo the iron heads or go aluminum.
Joe
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