Intake manifold removal

[jfaabody]

I have a 72 duster 340. Any tricks to removing a stubborn cast intake manifold?

 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I have a 72 duster 340. Any tricks to removing a stubborn cast intake manifold?

Pretty straight forward really, just make sure all the bolts are out and everything is unhooked. I have been known to stick a prybar down the manifold and just 'pop' it enough to break the seal on the gaskets. Carb removed of course. I wouldnt go jamming anything between the heads/intake though. Something down the runners and a good pop with your palm on the bar should break it loose for ya :thumblef:

 

[drjay0]

BRM (big rubber mallet) instead of BFH (you should know this one). This is one of those deals where the seal/gaskets are so gone that they are fused. A couple pops with the rubber and then you pry just keep tension on it and you will hear it start to peel.

 

[rumblefish360]

12 bolts came out right?