Yep .... intake manifold and most likely, peripheral components,
such as A/C, power steering pump, alternator (I had to on my
64) because those items are bolted to brackets and those brackets
are bolted to the heads.
You'll have to remove associated hoses and wiring, throttle linkages.
You'll have to remove the coil. Disconnect the spark plug wires from
the spark plugs.
Remove the valve covers and remove the rocker arm shaft assembly
(if equipped) or loosen rocker arms if bolted to head and remove
the pushrods.
Remove the exhaust manifolds and pull away from heads.
You'll need to buy an "head gasket kit", which consists of the two
head gaskets, two intake manifold gaskets and front and rear
intake manifold seals, exhaust manifold gaskets, and thermostat
housing gasket.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you take pictures of everything, from
different angles, BEFORE you start taking things apart. I also
recommend that you use masking tape and before taking something
off, such as a hose, label it and where it connects to (on the tape).
I also suggest you replace the thermostat - any time you open up
the top end, you should replace it.
I replaced a blown head gasket (finished today), so I have quite a
few photos of the process if you want them. Also, I recommend you
buy a repair manual showing how to remove the heads.
You didn't mention what year and model you have, but if you specify,
I might have the repair manual and can scan the pages you need
and send them to you.
You should also get some cardboard and make holes to hold the
bolts and pushrods. Label the cardboard and the direction of the
engine, such as an arrow.... <==== front of engine, and make
the holes in the cardboard as the bolts are on the engine/etc. You
do this so the bolts and pushrods go back in the same holes.
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