con rod removal

[ralph s]

wondering how to remove rods from pistons. got a set and dont want the pistons but want the rods. dont wanna spend all day doing em eitner. on the plus side i do have a torch/ sawzall

[Jeff Chambers]

Take 'em to a local shop and have them pressed out properly so that you don't damage the rods. Any engine shop should have the right tools to press them off quickly.

[Ieatcamaros]

A shop will do it for $20 or so.

[ralph s]

ok, so my air hammer aint goona work.
nextquestion; edelbrk manifold destructions say 15lbs on the tork
head instructions say 25 lbs tork for the manifold. i was always under the impression even clamp was more important. your xp appreciated.

[Jeff Chambers]

12-15 foot-lbs. Take your time an work your way up in 6 to 8 circles from the inside working out. Once you've gotten them even, then take one final round to get 15 ft-lbs.

[ralph s]

thanks, i followed edelbrocks instructions to the letter this time. i just didnt like the 2 different stories. i also thought 15 lbs was a little light. but then again, 736.$ ago i thought i had it right. we'll see this time...