Gt750 block pulling inserts

[AMXsteve]

Just had crazy idea. As the main head bolts are quite thick could a machinist make inserts with a shoulder that would install from below head with 1/2" internal threads so we could just use an old head as a block puller. These could be cnc fairly easy and help a world of gt owners. Or am I just crazy. My machine shop has two of my engines with no hope of getting blocks off.

[jabcb]

Have not done this myself. Have seen rebuild topics where they use a flat plate to pull the head off.
A simple design & pretty easy for a shop to make.

Am busy. Will look for the info when I can if someone else doesn’t provide the links.

[AMXsteve]

Have not done this myself. Have seen rebuild topics where they use a flat plate to pull the head off.
A simple design & pretty easy for a shop to make.

Am busy. Will look for the info when I can if someone else doesn’t provide the links.

Oh I have seen the block pulling plates but to ship one or build one would be costly. I just thought this idea would be easy to ship and help gt750 owners worldwide.

[jabcb]

Not sure what exactly you have in mind. If you make a sketch someone might be able to provide some insight into how well it would work.

[AMXsteve]

Something like this

[jabcb]

Those look simple enough. So how would you use them?

[AMXsteve]

Pull the head and install between block and head. Re bolt head to block and use 7/16 bolts to push down on studs lifting block off.

[jabcb]

Interesting.

That could work for the T500 as well. The GT750 & T500 nuts look similar but have different part numbers.

I have a T500 restoration in the queue. Some PO used sealant of some sort where the base gasket should be. So removing the cylinders will be a PITA.

[Alan H]

Be careful to lift them a flat at a time, or the head might be distorted.

[jabcb]

Are you going to have them made?