Removing stubborn valve covers on Ford 302?
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Removing stubborn valve covers on Ford 302?
Hey guys,
Oil has been leaking from the valve covers on my 72 302, so I was wanting to remove them, prime/paint and replace the gaskets. I removed the 6 bolts on each side, yet they won't budge. Am I missing something? Used a rubber mallet, but these things are stuck on tight!
Oil has been leaking from the valve covers on my 72 302, so I was wanting to remove them, prime/paint and replace the gaskets. I removed the 6 bolts on each side, yet they won't budge. Am I missing something? Used a rubber mallet, but these things are stuck on tight!
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Would that warp the covers at all? These are OEM, so I didn't wanna damage them or the mating surface too bad.
Guess I could try putting a putty knife or spacer underneath there and trying to pry. Tough to get under there since there is no give at all.
Guess I could try putting a putty knife or spacer underneath there and trying to pry. Tough to get under there since there is no give at all.
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