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Case 580se head removal

Papalote ยท 2023-11-07 17:10

This might be a dumb question. Do you have to remove the exhaust manifold to pull the head? Of course all the bolts holding it on at rusted solid. Been trying a little heat and Kroil to loosen them up. Thanks Tom

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  1. #1Dave Neubert2023-11-07 18:52

    No should come off but some early models you have to pull water pump to get to a screw behind pump

  2. #2melben2023-11-08 17:02

    The E has the CDC ( Cummins) and the water pump is located low on the front of the block, nothing close to the head area.

  3. #3Dave Neubert2023-11-08 17:14

    Thought it was a Case engine

  4. #4HarleyHappy2023-11-09 12:21

    Ha, at least you have bolt heads, mine are long gone. Going to dread the thought of ever taking that exhaust manifold off. Going to be doing a lot of drilling and tapping. Lol

  5. #5Papalote2023-11-09 13:08

    I want say thanks for the responses. Harley that's why I didn't want to try taking it off.