frozen head removal tips
09-10-2016, 10:28 PM
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frozen head removal tips
Guys what are some tricks this old girl been around a while , the backing a nut up against a partialy backed out head bolt thing aint working .
09-11-2016, 03:38 PM
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we have a large hard rubber hammer that is shot filled rag the rocker box BUT hold on as it will go flying if you dont
09-12-2016, 06:54 PM
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I've used the bikes own compression to remove a stubborn head. Remove the pushrods, leave the plug in and kick it over.
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09-13-2016, 12:04 PM
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Using the bike's compression works for me to.
09-13-2016, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by
FilthyLucre
I've used the bikes own compression to remove a stubborn head. Remove the pushrods, leave the plug in and kick it over.
Originally Posted by
saex
Using the bike's compression works for me to.
This works , I usually give a couple shots of oil down the spark plug hole also.
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