Finally go the head off. tried some things but finally put a bolt in the oil bracket, put the hoist on it and tried to lift it off. Finally with the hoist actually trying to lift the tractor I hit the corner of the block. Finally one side broke loose. When I got it off the head gasket was all tore up. Some of it was on the head and some still on the block. Now I have a mess to get cleaned off the head and block. It would seem as though when the guy did the overhaul he put some sort of gasket sealer on it. I have had them break when taking one off but never like this one. Didn't think you do that with a head gasket. Appears I will have to soak it with something. Anyone ever done this. What did you use. I did get to inspect the sleeves. Don't know how much it was ran after the guy did a complete overhaul on but they really all look good. No rings groves or anything. Ordered a manual and a complete gasket set. Should get it next week. Thanks norm