Pulling the cylinder head

[user 5302]

I've decided to pull the front head and have been reading the manual about it. The book says that I'll need to remove the exhaust studs if I leave the motor in the frame. Anyone ever done this? I have horrible images of a broken stud going through my mind. Any suggestions? Also, Mr. Morley, do you sell parts like replacement studs and individual gaskets?

 

[one2dmax]

Yes, yes, and yes. It can be pulled out with the engine in and easier to re-install with the ARP studs we sell.

Sean

 

[Damnbiker]

Easiest way to pull them is to double nut the studs (meaning lock two nuts together about mid-way down the studs, then use a wrench to turn the nuts and the stud should turn outward with them. If the studs feel too tight still, some moderate heat applied to them should do the trick.