RLXXI

Good luck.

Manuellabour247

I think if you get the thick head gasket you should be ok. Just make sure to adjust your rockers properly then check them after the motor gets run for a while.

Meganf

Will do. It's going to be awhile before I get it all back together. I'm replacing the lifters and camshaft but right now I can't get the damper bolt off. I've got a compressor that gets 145 psi but the air wrench won't budge it. And it's suppose to rain here for the next three days. Speaking of which, should I put something on the exposed block and pistons to protect it from the moisture?

Manuellabour247

Yes. You can take a trash bag and cut it in half to cover the top end and front. I'd recommend seeing something on the edges so wind won't pick it up. Use 2 bags of you're unsure it's covering enough.

RLXXI

Unless he changed them to hi-po rockers they are not adjustable, which is why I said he may need new shorter pushrods.
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Chris_1

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I had my heads milled to make them flat and didn't have any issues with the stock pushrods and rockers, been purring away like that for a year now. You'll probably be OK.
Just a tip on storing those heads - do not store them laying down flat, you want to keep them standing on end to avoid warpage.

Meganf

One step forward two steps back. Finally got the bolt off the damper after borrowing a stronger impact air wrench BUT... I got 9 inches of rain over the weekend and water got under the hood and under the garbage bag and in the block. So I'm going to go ahead and remove the block and take it to a shop to have it cleaned up and looked over. I've been wanting to replace the flywheel anyway, noticed it was a little chewed up last time I replaced the starter. I found a guy on craigslist that rents engine hoists for $25 for 5 days. So my question is: where do I attach the chains to the block with the heads already removed? I've been trying to research it but everything I've read suggests that the lifting points are on the head.

RLXXI

You may have to hit the hardware store for some clevis loops so you can attach a chain to the head bolts.
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Manuellabour247

Make sure you have enough threads in the holes so that when you pick the engine up and have some resistance, you don't sheer off a bolt in the head. Since the heads are off, like said above, you can use the head bolt holes to put a bolt or eyelet for lifting. I would recommend one at the front ouside and one closest to the cab outside hole. Having the chain spread further apart should give you some stability when pulling the engine.

I would personally recommend using eyelets and clevis' for lifting. It will keep the chain from marring the deck of the engine.