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philipswanson · 02-09-2020, 03:38 PM

Back the nuts off 3-4 turns and hit the starter. Heads should pop loose.

Tinker · 02-09-2020, 04:01 PM

Might want to verify that you don't have to replace the bottom row of head studs. Some aluminum heads are thicker on the bottom requiring it. If you think removing the head is fun. heads studs can really be fun.

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Ggmac · 02-09-2020, 04:39 PM

I would rather have original ford cast iron over aftermarket aluminum. Which everyone that knows flatheads would know they aren't original, usually.

flatjack9 · 02-09-2020, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipswanson

Back the nuts off 3-4 turns and hit the starter. Heads should pop loose.

Never worked for me.

Tinker · 02-09-2020, 08:48 PM

Finding some nos 21 bolt heads would be a feat.

Little rich for my blood. Milling iron.
https://handhflatheads.com/?s=21+stu...ct&dgwt_wcas=1

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3738 · 02-10-2020, 03:12 AM

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Tinker,

I have a pair of NOS 21 stud aluminum heads hanging on my shop wall.

What should these be worth?

02-09-2020, 03:38 PM	#21
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,378	Re: Need encouragement head replacement Back the nuts off 3-4 turns and hit the starter. Heads should pop loose.

02-09-2020, 04:01 PM	#22
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Need encouragement head replacement Might want to verify that you don't have to replace the bottom row of head studs. Some aluminum heads are thicker on the bottom requiring it. If you think removing the head is fun. heads studs can really be fun. .

02-09-2020, 04:39 PM	#23
Ggmac Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake worth Florida Posts: 1,466	Re: Need encouragement head replacement I would rather have original ford cast iron over aftermarket aluminum. Which everyone that knows flatheads would know they aren't original, usually.

02-09-2020, 08:48 PM	#25
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Need encouragement head replacement Finding some nos 21 bolt heads would be a feat. Little rich for my blood. Milling iron. https://handhflatheads.com/?s=21+stu...ct&dgwt_wcas=1 . Last edited by Tinker; 02-09-2020 at 09:09 PM.

02-10-2020, 03:12 AM	#26
3738 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 287	Re: Need encouragement head replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Tinker, I have a pair of NOS 21 stud aluminum heads hanging on my shop wall. What should these be worth?