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Message started by ocdave on 10/28/10 at 10:20:25

Title: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by ocdave on 10/28/10 at 10:20:25

I'm in the process of tearing down my project Savage. I can't seem to get the cylinder head unstuck from the jug. I know i have all the bolts removed but the thing won't budge anywhere. There seems to be an excess amount of Black sealant in between. Is this normal to use sealant instead of or with a gasket? I have read about a lot of cylinder head leaks with this bike. I'm afraid I'm going to damage the head or cylinder jug. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by Oldfeller on 10/28/10 at 11:24:19

Not to be insulting, but did you get the two nuts on the jug side up from underneath? (the kinda hidden ones)

They tend to get ignored by someone looking down at the engine on a work bench.

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by Phelonius on 10/28/10 at 11:33:19

Don't force it, Gettabiggahamma!

Phelonius

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by ocdave on 10/28/10 at 12:39:34

1D3E3634373E3E3720520 wrote:

Not to be insulting, but did you get the two nuts on the jug side up from underneath? (the kinda hidden ones)

They tend to get ignored by someone looking down at the engine on a work bench.

Didn't even see them! Thanks, :-[

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head Cover!
Post by ocdave on 10/28/10 at 13:07:22

My mistake! It's actually the cylinder head cover that I'm trying to get off first! Still can't get this things to budge. I'm afraid I'm going to damage the head or the cover if I use any more force. >:(

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by Oldfeller on 10/28/10 at 13:30:27

Ya got two "hidden" screws inside the rocker arm cover holes that you have to take out -- they are hidden underneath the covers.

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by ocdave on 10/28/10 at 19:14:40

54777F7D7E77777E691B0 wrote:

Ya got two "hidden" screws inside the rocker arm cover holes that you have to take out -- they are hidden underneath the covers.

Thanks all! got it off. Love this forum :)

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by mick on 10/28/10 at 23:35:53

be carefull putting them back especially the one down a deep hole ,that is the one that tends to leak oil if you don't use a new seal.
the next thing I would do is buy a manual.

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by Serowbot on 10/29/10 at 00:46:32

When in doubt,... YANK HARDER!... :-?...

Then comes the shame and regret... but, at least you know...
You f*cked as best as as you could!... ;D...

Title: Re: Stuck Cylinder Head!
Post by Oldfeller on 10/29/10 at 02:50:28

+1 on the manual idea

we have an online free manual up in the Tech Section (you search for it)