Old 454 head won't come off- Help

[old bird]

I pulled everything down ,to the pull the head.
Now i can't get it to break loose from the block. It's a 1977, 454, 330hp,

any ideas what i should try to do.
i put some pretty good pressur on it but don't want to break somethin
so i covered her up and came here for some help

Thanks, Larry

 

[Bondo]

Re: Old 454 head won't come off- Help

I pulled everything down ,to the pull the head.
Now i can't get it to break loose from the block. It's a 1977, 454, 330hp,

any ideas what i should try to do.
i put some pretty good pressur on it but don't want to break somethin
so i covered her up and came here for some help

Thanks, Larry

Ayuh,... Even though yer no doubt Sure, recheck to make sure you pulled ALL the head bolts...

Then gently pry up on the center most corners, fore, 'n aft...
Where the head overhangs the lifter valley...

 

[Don S]

Re: Old 454 head won't come off- Help

count how many bolts you removed on that head. Should be 16

 

[old bird]

Re: Old 454 head won't come off- Help

Thanks so much, I knew you guys would help.
i'll count the bolts. yes, i checked and checked, thout i got em all.
i pryed and pryed, i'm old, but thought i could still break loose a head.

Hope i don't need too much more help, Thanks Larry