Can't Get My IMS Bearing Out!

[JFP in PA]

If the heads are off, it should be fine; if the heads are on, not so much as these are interference engines and you would not be the first to bend a valve rotating it by hand.................

[nuvolari]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

If the heads are off, it should be fine; if the heads are on, not so much as these are interference engines and you would not be the first to bend a valve rotating it by hand.................

Yup, heads are off.

When rotating engine without the heads, what about the timing chain gears? I currently have them zip tied to the chain to maintain timing somewhat so that obviously won't work when rotating. I assume it's easy enough to install them back and get the timing right afterwards? And then what about the other ends of the timing chains when rotating, the ends connected to the IMS? Do the chains stay attached without getting caught and grinding? I've never heard mention of any problems so maybe there's no issue.

(Yes, I know I'm overthinking this but better safe than sorry....)

Thanks for the help!