Removing the head on 2.25

[Wills67]

Gday all, I'm looking for a bit of advice on my series 2A 88" 1963. I am trying to remove the head (due to water in the oil) to get it looked at by a head specialist in Adelaide. I am having trouble getting the head bolts out. I am up to getting 6 removed at the cost of my shoulder and a half a days work. Is there an easier way???!!!!! Any help much appreciated. Regards, Will

[JDNSW]

I've never had a problem getting the bolts out, although this will depend on the history of the engine. What i have found to help, is to remove the LH front mudguard - it enables you to get a lot closer to the engine, and hence less strain on arms, shoulders, back etc.

John

[Wills67]

Thats good advice thanks. I will give it a go. Might help get that last bit of leverage required. Thanks very much. Will

[schuy1]

What JDNSW said :) I always do the mudguard removal trick depending which side Im working on at the time :) Makes it SOOO much easier. They put the motor in and built the rest around it! :D or so it seems

[Xtreme]

I used to take the bonnet off, or at least tie it back against the windscreen and then sit up on the guards when doing the head.

Although I did see a front guard removed once to service a brake master cylinger while on a weekend trip