Ford — Cylinder Head - Removal
Repair & overhaul
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan WSG-1068 engine, Ford WSG-1068 engine
Before you start
- DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND CAN BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- These bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
Procedure
- Remove the intake manifold (9424); refer to Intake Manifold - Variable Resonance Induction System (VRIS).
- Remove the timing chains (6268); refer to Timing Drive Components.
- Compress and slide the hose clamp back and remove the evaporation water hose (18472) if equipped.
- Install the Lifting Handles.
- CAUTION: These bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
- Remove the bolts and the cylinder head (6049).
- Discard the head gasket (6051), the cylinder head bolts (6049) and clean the engine block surface.
- The LH is shown. The RH is similar.
Tools required
- Lifting Handles Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
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.