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10-04-2005, 04:19 PM

Phil99vette

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Main Cap removal

Whats the best way to remove the main caps once you have removed the main studs and side bolts(crank in block)? Do they make a special tool to loosen them?
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10-04-2005, 05:30 PM

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use a rubber malett and tap them back and forth.

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10-04-2005, 05:36 PM

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I used a big screw driver and rag to pray them back and forth.

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10-04-2005, 05:49 PM

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Rubber mallet all the way.

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10-04-2005, 11:43 PM

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What about with the Katech Main caps where they are pinned to the block.
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10-05-2005, 02:04 AM

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No clue about the katech ones, but I use a rubber mallet like the rest of these guys.

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10-05-2005, 01:38 PM

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pry with a flat screwdriver very VERY litle each side at a time take your time, dont use too much force, the force needed for a LITTLE wont mar the aluminum from the block

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