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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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302 heads stuck

I'm changing head gaskets on my 89 302. The head bolts are all out but the heads are stuck solid. I even pried on 'em with a 2X4. Any ideas on getting them loose?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Tap a stout putty knife in between the head and block. There are some tabs at the end of the heads that you should be able to use as leverage with a large screwdriver to pop them loose
 
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Thanks for the idea, I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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Well, those tabs are a lot easier to see in daylight! Found tabs, popped heads loose. Thanks!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Glad it worked out for ya.
 
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