[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Dick M

I have seen difficult head removals. Why not try a head puller. I think you would have luck with this one from Snyders Model A Parts:

HEAD PULLER KIT
Part # A-6010-PX | Model Year 28-34
Heavy duty head puller designed by Ron Cloat! Frees up the most stubborn Heads. Special plugs thread into spark plug holes that accept the supplied 1/2 grade 8 studs. Studs come up through the 3/8 thick steel plates that rest on top of the studs. Nuts threaded down on studs pull head up.

I have this puller that Dick M suggests https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/s...rcht=A-6010-PX and it works quite well. Problem is when the studs are even with the head (head raised ~½") or the puller bottoms against the spark plug adapters, you can't pull it any farther.

I drilled and tapped the puller so I could add some ⅜" s/s all thread that line up with the studs and allow you to pull the head up until it is loose.