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Re: 1947 12hp
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:04 am
by digcot65
Going to have another attempt to try to remove the head ,after the weekend .Is it best to use a blowlamp to heat the head while hitting it,or a heat gun used for paint strpping Len
Re: 1947 12hp
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:06 am
by TonyG
Len,
Hard to say, given that none of us have had a cylinder head so hard to remove. I would use a blow lamp so that the heat can be focussed on the join/gasket. However, make sure that all fuel pipes and wiring are out of the way so there is no chance of setting fire to the engine bay!
Good luck.
Tony.
Re: 1947 12hp
Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:38 am
by 47p2
Have you tried pouring a mix of acetone/ATF fluid or diesel/ATF fluid in around each stud hole and allow it to penetrate
Re: 1947 12hp
Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:29 pm
by digcot65
Hello Ive poured penetrating oil round the small stud at the nearside corner of the block.This is the only head stud left Len