Ford CSG-649 — Cylinder Head Removal
Repair & overhaul · Cylinder head, intake and exhaust manifolds
For the Ford CSG-649, from the Ford service manual.
Applies to: Ford CSG-649
Before you start
- Do not pry between the head and block as the gasket surfaces may become damaged.
Procedure
- Drain the cooling system.
- Remove the air cleaner.
- Remove the crankcase ventilation regulator valve from the rocker arm cover; disconnect the vent hose at the intake manifold inlet tube.
- Disconnect the carburetor fuel inlet line and the distributor vacuum line.
- Disconnect the choke cable at the carburetor and position it out of the way.
- Disconnect the throttle rod from the carburetor throttle lever.
- Disconnect the radiator upper hose at the coolant outlet elbow.
- Remove the coil bracket attaching bolt and position the coil out of the way.
- Remove the valve rocker arm cover and loosen the rocker arm bolts.
- Remove the valve push rods in sequence and identify them.
- Disconnect the spark plug wires.
- Remove the cylinder head bolts; install lifting eyes, attach hoist and lift the head and manifold assembly off.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Cylinder head bolts 94-115 N·m (70-85 ft-lb), three progressive steps
Full service-parts list: Ford CSG-649 →
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.