Trying to get the damn cooling fitting out of the bottom of the head, any tips other than a sh*tload of heat? 2nd part - anyone know the size of the plug I need to replace it? Trying to do the 4th cylinder modification.
Trying to get the damn cooling fitting out of the bottom of the head, any tips other than a sh*tload of heat? 2nd part - anyone know the size of the plug I need to replace it? Trying to do the 4th cylinder modification.
Nick G. 1984 Dodge Rampage
Pretty sure it's 3/4NPT at the head. You'll need a lot of heat.
Or breaker bar.
IIRC it's 1/2" NPT.
3/4" NPT for the win.Originally Posted by cordes
I use a pipe wrench on that one.
Candle wax and a oxy/fuel torch to get it really hot have removed a few for me. The threads will most likely still get messed up somewhat so a tap to straighten them out would be advisable. Mcmaster carr has one for $22
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Candle wax?
Nick G. 1984 Dodge Rampage
Yes, candle wax, heat the nut/bolt/fitting high enough to really melt wax, then daub the candle onto the junction of the locked up threads; as the part cools the wax gets sucked down into the threads.
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