2002 Ficht 225 block splitting

[jedimaster]

Trying the split the block from the crank case and it looks like it's coming if I apply a bit of presume to the pry points looks like the metal dowels are frozen. In place. Any tips on getting this to pop out?

 

[jedimaster]

Def the dowels holding. Top one I got loose bottom is really froze on there. Is it safe to hit the block with some heat?

 

[racerone]

Is the block off the exhaust housing ?---------Those dowels are tapered and they are easily removed .-------You are sure all the bolts are out ?

 

[jedimaster]

All good. I 3nded up drilling a hole through the lower dowel and punched it out.