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Old Sep 10, 2016 | 10:28 PM
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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 .
 
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Old Sep 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
 
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Old Sep 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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Old Sep 13, 2016 | 12:04 PM
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Using the bike's compression works for me to.
 
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Old Sep 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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