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philcobill · 08-11-2021, 02:23 PM

Well, I am thinking of pulling the cylinder head on my car, something I have never done before.

I am game to try it, but a bit reluctant to try because of the horror stories I have heard about studs breaking off, heads not coming off, etc etc. So, should I attempt it by myself? Can it be done without taking the engine out of the car?

I am a 65-year old retiree who loves his Model A, but feels like a 20-year old when comes to taking care of it. I do not have all of the equipment and tools at hand to complete the job.

The local model A club mechanic is busy with other projects and he is a farmer to boot. So it may be several weeks before he is available. However, I figure I can get started by pulling the head.

Any ideas?

08-11-2021, 02:23 PM	#1
philcobill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Walworth, New York Posts: 138	Pulling the Cylinder Head Well, I am thinking of pulling the cylinder head on my car, something I have never done before. I am game to try it, but a bit reluctant to try because of the horror stories I have heard about studs breaking off, heads not coming off, etc etc. So, should I attempt it by myself? Can it be done without taking the engine out of the car? I am a 65-year old retiree who loves his Model A, but feels like a 20-year old when comes to taking care of it. I do not have all of the equipment and tools at hand to complete the job. The local model A club mechanic is busy with other projects and he is a farmer to boot. So it may be several weeks before he is available. However, I figure I can get started by pulling the head. Any ideas?