Snail's pace Blitz rebuild

[Keith Webb]

I've often found it's also due to the build up of gunk on the studs. but usually once you manage to break the seal of the gaskets you should be OK. I have resorted to a careful tap under the lugs with hammer and chisel, but being cast iron they can break if you hit them too hard around the edges.

Originally Posted by Ryan

Anybody have any good tips for removing sidevalve v8 heads?
All the nuts are off but I'm having trouble removing them. I guess they are stuck hard via the gaskets but I just don't wont to use too much force as to do damage to anything.
What tools are good for getting under the lugs at the front and rear of the heads? Apart from screwdrivers, chisels, crow bars.....
Is the a particular point on the head to start from with a hammer?