Head alignment dowels stuck
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Head alignment dowels stuck
How does one remove the alignment dowels used t properly place the head to the block? Mine are nested right up inside the head. Trying to use snap ring pliers failed. I don't have a tap big enough to thread the inside, and frankly, I'm a bit nervous to do so since the dowel itself is seemingly thin.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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I tried using snap ring pliers (with the exchangeable tips) and it was just flexing. I couldn't the thing to budge.
I'll try to get a rigid set, and try again.
I'm not sure how a socket will work if it's just a tolerance fit, just like the dowel itself. I'll give it a go just in case, what have I got to lose at this point.
I'll try to get a rigid set, and try again.
I'm not sure how a socket will work if it's just a tolerance fit, just like the dowel itself. I'll give it a go just in case, what have I got to lose at this point.
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