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Peyton · 10-03-2015, 11:13 PM

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

10-03-2015, 11:13 PM	#1
Peyton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 151	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