<VV> head R&R

[Frank DuVal]

Yes, you can remove a head on a late model with ease with the engine in 
the car. I have done a ring job with the engine still in the car. Why I 
do not know! It just seemed quick at the time.....  But R&I just a head 
like to repair a dropped seat. Yes, no need to drop engine. FCs have 
more trouble doing it. In fact I think it cannot be done. Earlies are 
almost as easy as lates. Some heads will require removal of the carb 
studs. Turbo heads do not have this extra step.

How about the other 12 o-rings, the ones on the push rod tubes?

Many other parts may be needed, depends on their condition when removed, 
like exhaust crossover seal. If the repacement head does not have the ex 
manifold installed, you will need those three seals. Carb insulator OK? 
Do you use paper gaskets with the insulator?

Of course I have to ask if the head needing replacement is between your 
shoulders! ggggg

Frank DuVal

mhicks130 at cox.net wrote:

>I'm going to be replacing one of my heads.  Besides the head, upper head nuts and head gaskets, is there anything else I need to (or should) replace while I'm at it???  Ooh, I just thought of one, the o-rings under the rocker nut thingy.  Anything else???
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>OBTW, I can't swap a head with the engine still in the car can I?  
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>Thanks in advance.
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