[DeTomaso] Engine Block Heater Tube Fitting Removal

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/13/10 10:09:50 AM, doug351c at gmail.com writes:

> What's a good way to remove the pressed-in engine block heater tube 
> fitting?  The engine is not being torn down do I can't let any shavings get into 
> the water jacket.
> 
The fitting is flimsy sheet metal, usually badly rusted and is only pressed 
into an unthreaded hole. The simplest way is to crush it in a big 
Vise-grips pliers, then pry on the pliers with a bar through the access cover hole. 
On most blocks, you won't even need to remove other parts to access it. 
New replacementss are available, or Marlin Jack can machine you a 
thick-wall stainless replacement that also drives into the tapered hole and last for 
several lifetimes..... No threading needed either way. Cheers- J DeRyke