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Teltruck

01-21-2018 01:52 PM

8BA Head

Best way to remove an 8BA Head. All the Bolts are out, hoses etc. Thanks very much.
Bob

flatjack9

01-21-2018 02:23 PM

Re: 8BA Head

Give it a few taps up by the thermostat housing area.

GordonC

01-21-2018 02:32 PM

Re: 8BA Head

I have seen a few guys say to put a couple bolts back in and crank the motor over with the coil wire removed. Supposed to pop it up and the bolts keep it from coming off completely.

19Fordy

01-21-2018 02:46 PM

Re: 8BA Head

Don't be tempted to pry it up with a screwdriver.

big job

01-21-2018 02:59 PM

Re: 8BA Head

My guess its got that nasty Indian sealant on it. remember that stuff ?

glennsanders

01-21-2018 07:32 PM

Re: 8BA Head

Big hammer and I use a oak 2×2 and smack it couple times.Should come right off. Nothing to hold but gasket.

slowforty

01-21-2018 07:42 PM

Re: 8BA Head

Make a hook that screws into a spark plug hole, connect a slide hammer into the hook.
About four raps with the slide hammer and it should come off

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