I need some help on removing the riser/elbow assembly on my fresh water cooled crusader 454 gen IV engines with log style manifolds.
I drained the coolant from the exhaust manifolds and removed the four nuts on the riser studs. Then I beat the riser/elbow assembly with a 3 lb hammer but no luck. I guess I'm going to need a BFH and some eye and ear protection.
Between the exhaust manifold and the riser is a small spacer block that is also fresh water cooled. I'm worried I'll damage the spacer block and/or the exhaust manifold if I use excessive force....
Any help would be appreciated.
Best wishes,
Tom
I drained the coolant from the exhaust manifolds and removed the four nuts on the riser studs. Then I beat the riser/elbow assembly with a 3 lb hammer but no luck. I guess I'm going to need a BFH and some eye and ear protection.
Between the exhaust manifold and the riser is a small spacer block that is also fresh water cooled. I'm worried I'll damage the spacer block and/or the exhaust manifold if I use excessive force....
Any help would be appreciated.
Best wishes,
Tom