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Title: head removal
Post by: waldo786 on June 17, 2013, 11:55:50 PM
Hello all,


    Trying to get the head removed to get it reworked for bigger valves and a roller cam.  Just wondering though, does the water pump need to come of to remove the head in a 76 2.3L?  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks!
Title: Re: head removal
Post by: 74 PintoWagon on June 18, 2013, 08:45:29 AM
Water pump is on the block it can stay, but they'll want the T-stat housing off to clean the head.
Title: Re: head removal
Post by: waldo786 on June 18, 2013, 11:10:23 AM
Cool that's what I was thinking about the water pump.  Where is the thermostat housing?  This is my first time ever going this deep in an engine, so I'm learning as I go!  Thanks for your response!
Title: Re: head removal
Post by: 74 PintoWagon on June 18, 2013, 11:30:03 AM
It's right above the water pump on the head, follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator it'll lead you right to it, two little bolts and it comes off.
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