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Old 10-31-2018, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rickinnj View Post
I've removed the carb and manifold. Next I concentrated on the head. I hit each nut with PB Blaster, gave each one a rap or two with a ball peen and let 'em sit. An hour later I gave each one a couple turns, then back a half turn and repeated the blaster-rap treatment. Four or five cycles later, only three studs came out and the rest of the nuts came off. Nothing broken.

I still don't have the head off.

I had the mast pulled due to logistical restraints. I'll have to get creative to get the block into the cabin.
Don't take the head off! You need it to lift/move the engine. Take off the starter and alternator.
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