No: 40GS12500

Basic Design and Maintenance Instructions Date: 8-13-98

R/N: 980800
Halliburton GS Pulling Tool
Page 1 of 4

Design Overview
This Halliburton GS Pulling Tool is a shear-down-to-release tool designed to retrieve subsur-
face controls with internal fish necks during wireline operations. An equalizing prong can be
run with the GS pulling tool to allow equalization prior to retrieving some service tools. It is
run/retrieved by standard wireline methods.

A GU adapter is available to convert the GS pulling tool to a GR shear-up-to-release pulling

tool.

Design Principle
The pulling tool is attached to a standard wireline tool string. The tool string is lowered into
the well until the desired tool to be retrieved is reached. As the pulling tool enters an internal
fish neck, the engaging shoulder of the fish neck causes the dogs to move up and retract
against the smaller outside diameter of the core. Upward movement of the dogs compresses
a spring, which applies a downward force to the dogs. As the dogs pass this restriction, the
spring forces the dogs down and onto the enlarged area on the core. At this point, the pulling
tool is engaged in the tool to be retrieved.

If the tool cannot be released, the GS pulling tool is designed so that downward jar action
shears the shear pin. When the pin is sheared, a spring moves the core down from behind the
dogs, allowing them to retract and release from the engaged fish neck.

These instructions describe results from the use of Halliburton equipment, but such results are not guaranteed. Operation of equipment is subject to mechanical limitations and
Halliburton shall only be liable for merchandise and service as set forth in its general terms and contract.
© 1998 Halliburton Company Dallas, Texas, USA
 No: 40GS12500
Basic Design and Maintenance Instructions Date: 8-13-98

R/N: 980800
Halliburton GS Pulling Tool
Page 2 of 4

To release the pulling tool from an internal fish neck on the surface, grasp the dog retainer
with the thumb and forefinger. Force the dog retainer up to compress the dog spring, which
allows the dogs to retract against the smaller outside diameter of the core and release from
the fish neck.

CAUTION The GS pulling tool must not have the extended core when pulling the D-collar stop. The
extended core unlocks the collar stop, but inhibits the pulling tool from latching into its fish
neck. In this instance, the collar stop drops to the next obstruction, which is most likely the
bottom of the well.

Do not make up a pulling prong into the GS pulling tool when retrieving a lock mandrel with
an X® or R® equalizing valve attached. Any attempt to jar down and shear off will be
obstructed by the pulling prong and cause damage to the pulling prong or equalizing valve.

Disassembly Instructions
Refer to the Engineering Design Specifications and Drawing.
1. Place the tool in a vise, gripping on the fish neck (1).
2. Remove the cylinder (6) from the top sub (4).
3. Remove the shear pin (5) from the top sub (4) and the core (3).

Note If the shear pin (5) has not been sheared, there will be spring force against the top
sub (4). The top sub will be contained by the fish neck (1) when the shear pin is removed.

4. Remove the set screw (2) from the fish neck (1).
5. Remove the core (3) and its associated parts from the fish neck (1).

CAUTION Care should be taken when removing the core (3) from the fish neck (1). The top sub (4) and
its related parts will be free to slide off the upper end of the core.

6. Remove the top sub (4) from the core (3).

7. Pull the core (3) out through the lower end of the cylinder (6).
8. Remove the cylinder spring (7), spring retainer (8), dog spring (9), dog retainer (10), and
the dogs (11) from inside the cylinder (6).
9. Clean and inspect all the parts for wear and damage.

These instructions describe results from the use of Halliburton equipment, but such results are not guaranteed. Operation of equipment is subject to mechanical limitations and
Halliburton shall only be liable for merchandise and service as set forth in its general terms and contract.
© 1998 Halliburton Company Dallas, Texas, USA
 No: 40GS12500
Basic Design and Maintenance Instructions Date: 8-13-98

R/N: 980800
Halliburton GS Pulling Tool
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Reassembly Instructions
1. Place the cylinder (6) horizontally in the vise.
2. Slide the dog retainer (10) through the threaded end of the cylinder (6) and position the
dog retainer so that one of its dog (11) slots is visible in the window.
3. Insert one dog (11) through the lower end of the cylinder (6) and position it in the dog
retainer (10).
4. Reaching through the threaded end of the cylinder (6), rotate the dog retainer (10) until
the next dog (11) slot appears in the window of the cylinder. Insert the next dog as before
and continue until all of the dogs are in place.
5. When all of the dogs (11) are in place, move the dog retainer (10) and the attached dogs
all the way down into the cylinder (6).
6. Install the dog spring (9) over the spring retainer (8) and insert the spring retainer (small
end first) through the threaded end of the cylinder (6).
7. Insert the cylinder spring (7) (the heaviest of the two springs) into the area under the
threads of the top sub (4).
8. Install the top sub (4) into the cylinder (6) and remove the cylinder assembly from the
vise.
9. Grasp the flats on the lower end of the core (3) in the vise with the core in the vertical
position.
10. Slide the cylinder assembly down over the core (3).
11. Install the fish neck (1) onto the core (3).
12. Install the set screw (2) into the fish neck (1) and into the groove on the core (3).
13. To install the shear pin (5), refer to the “Repinning Instructions.”

These instructions describe results from the use of Halliburton equipment, but such results are not guaranteed. Operation of equipment is subject to mechanical limitations and
Halliburton shall only be liable for merchandise and service as set forth in its general terms and contract.
© 1998 Halliburton Company Dallas, Texas, USA
 No: 40GS12500
Basic Design and Maintenance Instructions Date: 8-13-98

R/N: 980800
Halliburton GS Pulling Tool
Page 4 of 4

Repinning Instructions
1. Place the core (3) in a vise.
2. Place a backup on the top sub (4) and remove the cylinder (6) far enough to expose the
shear pin holes in the top sub.
3. Using a large screwdriver between the top sub (4) and the fish neck (1), pry the top sub
down to align the shear pin holes in the top sub and the core (3). Drive the shear pin (5)
remnants from the pulling tool.

CAUTION Take care not to place hands or fingers between the top sub (4) and the fish neck (1). The top
sub has spring tension against it and, if released, will move rapidly upward against the fish
neck.

4. With the shear holes still aligned between the top sub (4) and the core (3), install the
shear pin (5).
5. Make up the cylinder (6) back onto the top sub (4).

Note Examine the pulling tool prior to each wireline trip. If there is more than a 1/64-in.
space between the bottom of the dogs (11) and the 90o shoulder on the core (3), the shear pin
(5) may be partially sheared and must be replaced.

These instructions describe results from the use of Halliburton equipment, but such results are not guaranteed. Operation of equipment is subject to mechanical limitations and
Halliburton shall only be liable for merchandise and service as set forth in its general terms and contract.
© 1998 Halliburton Company Dallas, Texas, USA