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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Pulling Flathead Questions

Hey guys,

I have never pulled a flathead from a vehicle before and have a few questions. Which bolts do you use to pull the engine? I take it, it is a couple of the intake bolts? Which ones do you normally use?

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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Whenever I have pulled a flathead out I normally use 2 opposite head bolts.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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snowking's right. head bolts are strongest, intake bolt bosses are too weak to gamble with!!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 11:21 AM
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Thanks guys,

I will try and pull it the next free day I get.

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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I've found that using an adjustable lift device works well with any engine, but particularly well with the flathead



When lifting flatheads with aluminum heads, I have no qualms about using FOUR intake bolts.

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