[DeTomaso] Engine block heater hose nipple removal
Asa Jay Laughton
asajay at asajay.com
Sat Nov 13 11:43:29 EST 2010
As Larry pointed out, this won't be easy. You can follow my adventure
in this on the TPR web site.
I would start with some penetrating oil as Larry suggests. Then wait a
day or so. I would try to carefully collapse one side of the tube using
a large punch or chisel. Try not to punch through the thin wall but
don't worry too much if you do.
In my case it was very much like Larry's. I ended up tearing off most
of the tube at the block and then having to carefully use a tapered
punch and small screwdriver to get the rest out. It ended up coming out
in pieces after pushing into the block and extracting with pliers.
There is a small shelf in the block just below the outlet so it won't be
dropping down into the bowels.
It's an ugly job but it -is- one you can do.
Good Luck,
Asa Jay
Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 11/13/2010 08:04, doug351c wrote:
> I need to remove the heater hose nipple that sticks out of the engine block
> next to the thermostat cover. This tube is pressed-in so I'm asking for
> what inventive ways you guys have come up with to remove it. The engine is
> new and in my 70 MACH1 so access is easy. The intake manifold is off right
> now and the coolant has been drained to lower than the nipple's level. I'd
> like to remove it without getting any debris in the water jacket. Ideas?
>
> Doug Braun
> blue 73L #5505
>
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