dropped the engine and started the teardown
 

I dropped the engine and started the teardown. No problems comming out. I'm going to take the exhaust off later today. I have to go borrow some torches. What's works the best, heat the fasteners cherry red once, or cool and heat alternately three times before trying to take them off on the last heat cycle?

John

When you use the heat. Heat then TIGHTEN the nut a little first, then take it off.

You might apply some penetrating fluid first and let it sit overnight.

Just go slow and don't rush yourself.

Shawn

You could search back a while and find posts for Tyson's (famous) SSI Clinic.
That day, co-instructor John Walker, skillfully applied the oxy-ace torch to the rusted nuts:

1). Heat nut cherry red. With the proper tip, it happens pretty quick, but avoid melt-down.
2). Put correct-sized wrench on the still glowing nut and crank it off immediately.

That's it! But then everthing looks easy when done by a pro.

Good luck with this project. I "envy" you for this. I wish I had a garage I would yank mine out for a valve adjustment and a good detailing. Keep us informed.

generally, just heating each nut orange on one side is enough to get them loose. heat it, shut off the torch and get a wrench on it SAP. don't use penetrating oil at all if you use a torch. for one thing, it's not needed, and also it is flammable.

Try size "0" tip. You'll like it.

Good luck,
David Duffield

Thanks for the advice.

John