Re: Getting read to change out a cracked 0331
I have two more questions:
1. I haven't pulled the head on a push rod engine before. Factory manual says to tighten the rocker arm bridge bolts one turn at a time, alternating so as not to damage the rocker bridges. Is it necessary or recommended to also turn the crank? Is the factory manual overcautious on one turn at a time?
2. If you don't have an engine hoist, what's the best way to get the old head off the engine and the new one on? One of the YouTube videos shows a guy sitting on the front clip/support and lifting one out and the new one back on. If the engine hoist is used, what's the best way to secure the head to the engine hoist? Some engines have mount points for this, but the Jeep head does not. Here's what I came up with- temporarily move the front exhaust manifold stud to the A/C bracket area (they take the same size), attach chain, and secure with exhaust manifold stud nuts. I rather not buy an engine hoist just for this. I sold the last one I bought because I hadn't used it in 10 years.
I have two more questions:
1. I haven't pulled the head on a push rod engine before. Factory manual says to tighten the rocker arm bridge bolts one turn at a time, alternating so as not to damage the rocker bridges. Is it necessary or recommended to also turn the crank? Is the factory manual overcautious on one turn at a time?
2. If you don't have an engine hoist, what's the best way to get the old head off the engine and the new one on? One of the YouTube videos shows a guy sitting on the front clip/support and lifting one out and the new one back on. If the engine hoist is used, what's the best way to secure the head to the engine hoist? Some engines have mount points for this, but the Jeep head does not. Here's what I came up with- temporarily move the front exhaust manifold stud to the A/C bracket area (they take the same size), attach chain, and secure with exhaust manifold stud nuts. I rather not buy an engine hoist just for this. I sold the last one I bought because I hadn't used it in 10 years.