Head Removal: Tips 'n Tricks

[P.S.]

Originally Posted by katy

For the "rope trick", never heard of using the starter, used a socket and breaker bar, gently on the crank (ratchet) nut.

I know there's a lot of people who cringe at the rope method, but it's actually quite safe.

Here's how it is done (fast forward to about 7:30)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du1AZS5y3r8

Here's the full explanation of how and why the rope trick works so well- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M7o5v_exXE

Easy, safe.