intake manifold stuck

Any suggestions on how to break loose the intake manifold from the engine/heads once all the bolts are out? The thing's stuck to the heads and needs to come off for cleaning out. 73 Maverick 302

 

Right behind the distributor... insert a flat bar(wedges work best) into the front gap between the manifold and the china wall.

 

hook a carb lift plate to the intake then use a cherry picker and it will pop right off

 

I use a hammer, and a flat screwdriver.

 

Stuck intake

Thanks guys. Finally got that sucker.

 

Lightly tap with a rubber mallot. Make sure not to gouge the surface...