can't separate head from block on f-head

[bubbabreaux]

I'm tearing down an early '50s f-head and can't seem to break the head loose from the block....all bolts removed but nothing! Anyone have any ideas on what i'm overlooking in the removal process?

 

[Sasquach]

I'm pretty sure there is a head bolt inside the intake that maybe you missed? If all the head bolts are out then it should come right off.

 

[bubbabreaux]

Thanks Sasquatch! You were dead_on about the bolt inside the intake! There was so much trash in there I didn't see it, Between the poison ivy, wasps, mosquitos and looking out for snakes...I lost my focus I guess. Thanks again!

 

[PaRenegade]

I was going to suggest a splitting wedge and a 15# sledge, but I guess removing that bolt was easier!

 

[Sasquach]

Thanks Sasquatch! You were dead_on about the bolt inside the intake! There was so much trash in there I didn't see it, Between the poison ivy, wasps, mosquitos and looking out for snakes...I lost my focus I guess. Thanks again!

. Glad you did'nt go to plan B (post above).

 

[bubbabreaux]

the wedge and sledge crossed my mind after I broke the first screwdriver.....but when I had the same problem with the second engine, I knew I had to be overlooking something....professional shade-tree mechanic thinking!