Topic: CB750 K series cylinder head removal

[johndunbardean]

Hi,
I am obviously new to this forum. I have read lots of internet posts concerning the removal of the cylinder head of a cb750, most of which are brutal involving driving wedges, hitting various parts of the casting - even dropping the head/block on various media. Most of these methods guarantee to damage the quite delicate castings and/or mating faces. I have devised a simple tool to separate the head from the cylinders gradually and safely. Would this be of use to anybody or has this issue been solved a long time ago ?

best

John

[MD]

Welcome from NE MN,

-MD

[754]

I dont find it a problem. ... usually a block of wood padded, hit with a soft hammer.. mainly in line with fins will knock it loose.
 If that fails  ( dont recall it happening (there are a few other options.

[madmtnmotors]

There are two solid pry points, one above the 1/2 intake and the other above the 3/4 intake. I discovered these when removing a head that someone saw fit to apply some sort of industrial adhesive to BOTH SIDES of the head gasket. After breaking a fin I found these two pry points. When the head finally came free the gasket actually delaminated with half the gasket stuck to the head and the other half stuck to the cylinders. Imagine how much force it took to do that... (hint: A LOT)

Damn P.O.'s... 

[tool14]

welcome aboard

[newday777]

Hi,
I am obviously new to this forum. I have read lots of internet posts concerning the removal of the cylinder head of a cb750, most of which are brutal involving driving wedges, hitting various parts of the casting - even dropping the head/block on various media. Most of these methods guarantee to damage the quite delicate castings and/or mating faces. I have devised a simple tool to separate the head from the cylinders gradually and safely. Would this be of use to anybody or has this issue been solved a long time ago ?

best

John

Sounds like a sales pitch......