I'm trying to pull the head on my 72 D100 pickup. I have all 14 headbolts out, but can't get the head to budge. Any tips?

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72 D100

With the spark plugs installed, crank the engine a few times. The compression should unseat it.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

Once you get it loose, dont forget the coolant hose between the head and water pump. I just cut mine, and replaced it before I put the head back on.

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Excuse me, does this smell like chloroform to you?

You also have to pull the alternator bracket (you got the one attached to the block, right?):

remove alternator, then remove coil and bracket (if still in stock location), remove 2 bolts and one nut off of stud, remove alt bracket and you should be able to pull the head off unless it's one stubborn slant...

I'd put two head bolts back in (couple threads)before removing the bracket, 'just in case'...

good luck,

-D.Idiot