AMF Shovelhead Lowrider Restoration -2- Head and Rocker Box Removal

In this second video in the series ,having removed the gas tanks and carbs we continue by removing the manifold that connected the carb to the heads. I notice the oxidization on the rubber rings that makes me winder if there was a vacuum leak here, its worth noting.
This is a good time to get the throttle cable and spark plug cables out of the way, followed by the exhaust pipes. Note, my rear pipe has a different bolt. We get a first look at the oil coming through the oil coming through the valve guide with the pipe removed, as well as some other oil leaks to address on the transmission.
This is followed by the removal of the pushrods and their tubes together using a standard technique for each one as described in the video. Note the 7/16 size tools and the ease of this operation with a kick start. Also, the spark plugs need to be removed to do this. Further note the half profile spanner being user for this, very important! Its also important to note that all parts be kept as a set as removed and the O rings generally get stick in and remain in the engine and lifters..
With this out of the way the central oil line is loosened from both sides. If you chamfered one side like i did you can push it in and turn to remove it without loosening the heads as shown, if not you will have to wait until the hards are loose.
Then the mounts on the other side are loosened and removed, its the large beam across the top of the engine. I reassemble all parts and nuts and washers so i don't loose them.
Finally, the heads are loosened in a star configuration with a 9/16 spanner, taking a little tension off with each interval. Eventually they can be turned by hand and removed, except for one that stays in!!!, note the location of this special one in each head.
Also, the read head requires a special tool for one bolt because of the reach, I use a distributor wrench to reach it for loosening. Also the shift linkage had to be removed for this along with the coil.. Funny, i noticed my seat bracket also got in the way of the rear seat removal. The rear cylinder also gets removed along with the oil line.
As each head is removed, an inspection is done, the bore looks fine, some buildup on the piston head, no head gasket leaks, but no worries.
With the heads out, were off to the machine shop!
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