Case 580se head removal

[Papalote]

This might be a dumb question. Do you have to remove the exhaust manifold to pull the head? Of course all the bolts holding it on at rusted solid. Been trying a little heat and Kroil to loosen them up. Thanks Tom

 

[Dave Neubert]

No should come off but some early models you have to pull water pump to get to a screw behind pump

 

[melben]

The E has the CDC ( Cummins) and the water pump is located low on the front of the block, nothing close to the head area.

 

[Dave Neubert]

Thought it was a Case engine

 

[HarleyHappy]

Ha, at least you have bolt heads, mine are long gone.
Going to dread the thought of ever taking that exhaust manifold off.
Going to be doing a lot of drilling and tapping. Lol

 

[Papalote]

I want say thanks for the responses. Harley that's why I didn't want to try taking it off.