How to remove head? I don't want to break ribs.

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How to remove head? I don't want to break ribs.

22 Mar 2016 09:36
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I am removing head from my parts bike. There should be some place to use a screwdriver as a lever.
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Re: How to remove head? I don't want to break ribs.

22 Mar 2016 10:10 - 22 Mar 2016 10:58
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There is no place to insert a screwdriver or lever.
You need to tap fore and aft with a slight upward blow on the round plain casting that clears the cam sprockets.
Use a soft mallet (rubber) alternating between front and back which will rock the head and break the head gasket seal.
Don't forget the two 6 mm bolts (10mm heads) near the outer spark plugs as well as the 12 head nuts.
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Re: How to remove head? I don't want to break ribs.

22 Mar 2016 10:19
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Make sure ALL the bolts are out first. Look in the camshaft tunnel to see if there are 2 in there. Ed
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Re: How to remove head? I don't want to break ribs.

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