Reinstalling Head

[ParadiseMJ]

So,

 

When replacing my head, is it OK to bolt the manifolds to it before putting the head back on.  As in, get the thing all torqued in before lining everything up.  Seems like it would be easier to install the manifold that way, without being a contortionist for the last nut in the back.

 

Other than the weight, and the bulk of it all, is there any reason NOT to do it this way??

[sinkrun]

I have read on other forums that you can but have not done it.

[Oyaji]

Better still, don't remove them in the first place when removing the head ;)

 

I don't recall if this works for this engine, but it does work for others. There is the added benefit of less work  for both removal and reassembly, besides  not needing new gaskets either.       

[ParadiseMJ]

I thought I'd remove the manifold to replace the gasket anyway.  I read that removing the head WITH the manifold was OK, so I surmised that it would be easier to re-install it like that...just a thought.

[johnnyc]

Yes! Makes it much easier to install and torque the bolts. I used a cherry picker and an extra pair of hands to lower it into position.

 

 

[cruiser54]

It's fine. Take 2 of the long old headbolts, cut the heads off and use them as guides when dropping the head on.

[ParadiseMJ]

It's fine. Take 2 of the long old headbolts, cut the heads off and use them as guides when dropping the head on.

 

Thanks...I got the new bolts, so I already cut the heads off a few.  I wish I hadn't "persuaded" my sons to get out of the house so soon (I mean after all, they were only 23)...I need some muscle.

[92tanMJ]

Yes! Makes it much easier to install and torque the bolts. I used a cherry picker and an extra pair of hands to lower it into position.

 

 

 

That is exactly what I did. My dad and I lifted it and put it on by hand....and it was a b*@$£. It was just really awkward to get on.