Head removal?
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Head removal?
Hey guys. So ... last time I posted, I had 3 broken GP's stuck in the head. The 5 GPs I did have, were working good. Then ... they stopped working so good. One of the 5 GP's went out. Turns out ... it was the last "Champion" brand that the previous owner put in. (I figure this was probably due to only 5 GP's having the 12 volts applied, leading to a bit of over voltage maybe). Needless to say ... yup ... that tip broke off as well.
After a few expletives were let out, I tried to think of what needs to happen. 3 of the burned out plugs, are on the driver side block.
So ... how big a job is it to pull a head on a 6.9 diesel? I've done most things on trucks, but I've never mucked around with timing or removed a head. I consider myself to be pretty handy. How hard a job is it to remove a head? I'm considering doing it. It's either that or it's time to sell the truck and get a newer one.
After a few expletives were let out, I tried to think of what needs to happen. 3 of the burned out plugs, are on the driver side block.
So ... how big a job is it to pull a head on a 6.9 diesel? I've done most things on trucks, but I've never mucked around with timing or removed a head. I consider myself to be pretty handy. How hard a job is it to remove a head? I'm considering doing it. It's either that or it's time to sell the truck and get a newer one.
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Isn't as bad as some say it is, i've done it on my 6.9 in a VAN! I replaced both head gaskets.
Keep in mind the heads weigh 125lbs each....
You have to remove all the metal high pressure fuel lines, without bending any. It's a job, but if it's gotta be done, it's gotta be done!
Keep in mind the heads weigh 125lbs each....
You have to remove all the metal high pressure fuel lines, without bending any. It's a job, but if it's gotta be done, it's gotta be done!
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