1914 Model T Head Gasket

[Ed in Maine]

Over the winter I am going to change the head gasket. I have noticed that some of the cylinder head bolts are under the plywood firewall. Is it possible to loosen and shift the firewall towards the rear so that the bolts can be removed or is it necessary to remove almost everything to get the cylinder head off? Thanks for your help. Ed

 

[redmodelt]

After you unscrew those two, hold them up with clothespins, clips or vicegrips. There is no need to go to all the work removing the fire wall. Do the same when you reinstall the head.

 

[A bones]

after you unscrew those two, hold them up with clothespins, clips or vicegrips. There is no need to go to all the work removing the fire wall. Do the same when you reinstall the head.

sweet

 

[Ed in Maine]

Thank you for this obvious time saver that I did not think of!!!

 

[redmodelt]

You are very welcome!