GS850 Cylinder head: Stuck Bucket

[LW_Icarus]

I have the top end torn down, everything went well except for one broken exhaust bolt, and one valve adjusting bucket that resists movement. I can slowly move it, with much effort, but I cannot get it to come up at all. the other 7 slid right out no problem.

Ive drilled the broken bolt and am going to buy the correct drill and tap tomorrow to finish that off, but is there a good method for removing the dreaded stuck bucket without damaging anything?

I presume I should be able to clean up the parts and relieve the sticking, once its apart.

[Buffalo Breath]

stuck

So how does your wife feel about you puttung the head in her oven upside down, heat to about 250 and serve when it falls out??? 8O

[LW_Icarus]

heh. luckily for me Ive not got a wife, so the oven is available. hadn't thought of that method, but Ill give her a go tonight.

only two questions- should I marinate it in anything?

and what type of wine goes with baked aluminum?

[LW_Icarus]

worked like a champ! about 20 minutes in the oven at 250 did it. bucket fell right out. now all I have left before reassembly is to clean the gasket surfaces. thanks !