RicardoMarine
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Leak test is next in order here. If I choose to remove the head after that, do I need to take the off the springs and what not off to remove the head or can it be done with out all that?
The valves and valve springs will remain in place.
You will loosen the rocker arms to relax the push rod pressure.
You will also remove the rocker arm shaft.
Keep all valve train parts organized as to go back together in the same position.
While scraping and cleaning the cylinder block deck, place clean rags into each bore and/or opening, as to prevent debris from entering.
I see 4 or so bolts under the rocker arms, doubt a closed wrench is going to cut it.
Best to use a six point socket on cylinder head bolts.
But then taking the time, everything looks like it just comes off slowly pcs by pcs on the push rod side. There are a few good video's I have been watching, but they are doing complete rebuilds.
Be careful with some of the videos.
The person may be well intended, but often the verbiage is incorrect as well as the procedure.
Thanks! Jim