On some of the cylinders in 216 engines you can pull the rod without pulling the head. I don't know witch cylinders they are but I did it on #1 years ago.
It probably won't help though as the crank will probably be damaged too.

George

They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super
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