Head Puller
 

I would like to make my own head puller --- reference the type available from Model A suppliers and the Gord's type. I'm wondering what size angle iron would prove strong enough to resist the force required to pull the head without bending or if it would be better to try to locate steel plate stock similar to that used for the Gord type --- 1/2 inch. And, if so, what type of steel plate would be strong enough to not bend under the stress. It seems that constructing it with angle iron might be easier --- cutting and drilling wise.

I certainly do not want to attempt removal of the head again without a puller of some type. I could have lifted the car by the cylinder head the last time I removed it. Will never do it again without an effective tool! Need advise from you metal experts out there.

Peyton

Re: Head Puller
 

Check out the one my Dad built

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...=174983&page=2

Re: Head Puller
 

I made a puller and used 1/2" or 9/16" steel plate. That's the way to go, even though the drilling will take some time.

Re: Head Puller
 

How about purchasing a couple of eye bolts that screw into the spark plug holes and attach a chain?

Re: Head Puller
 

A head puller puts pressure on the studs while pulling at the spark plug holes.

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I did this first and all it did was just lift up the whole car.

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Can you screw the studs out using thin "Set Nuts" I believe they are called and available at ACE stores. I found one of my studs was at an angle and turned out to be easily removable after MUCH wasted time with other tricks trying to get the head off.

Re: Head Puller
 

Peyton, Elrod on the HAMB has a tech article on this.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...d-head.218487/

John

Re: Head Puller
 

Peyton - I don't know if you are just wanting to build a tool (which I'm unable to help you with) but if the intent is to get the head off maybe you would like to consider this.
I just helped a friend remove his engine. Prior to taking it out we cranked it over, all
plugs installed, with the starter. Head separated from block just enough to become
loose.
Hope this helps!

Re: Head Puller
 

Thanks all. There are probably many ways to remove a head from a block but I came uncomfortably close to damaging the top of my block by carefully wedging the head loose with a thin, wide chisel.

I had installed my old good stock head with modern gasket on a newly rebuilt short-block. Then suffered a blown head gasket and had to remove the head 4-5k later. Wow! Won't do it again without some kind of "remover". I've got an idea about a fairly inexpensive way to make a head puller and will definitely post a photo of it when done. And again, thanks for the input.

Peyton