Ahhh.. the destructive path looks like its the best method. :) For some
reason i thought it screwed out. This might be more fun than I thought ;)
Gary Hedln
in article 3E3222A9.16F45C81@kencofish.com, KenCo at ken@kencofish.com wrote
on 1/24/03 11:37 PM:
>
> Gary Hedlin wrote:
>>
>> I went to install my engine block heater tonight and for the life of me I
>> couldnt get the damn freeze plug out. Anyone have any suggestions?? I
>> even took off the oil filter to have more room, but the damn thing wouldn't
>> budge. I gave up after about 2 hours of trying. The instructions say to
>> use a blunt object like a hammer or screwdriver.... how the f**k can u get
>> one in there????
>>
>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>
>> Gary Hedlin
>>
>>
>
>
> hehe, the ol' stuck freeze plug problem!
>
> 1st, no matter how long it drains there is
> gonna be another 1/2-1 gal in block, sooooooo
> get ready for a bath :(
>
>
> a few ways, the idea is too make it distort
> and flip out. ( yeah right ;)
>
> hit punch in the center, plug sometimes falls
> into the block, leave it there
>
> drill center, then hit a heavy screwdriver
> in drilled hole to slice it and free it up,
> turn it and grab w/ pliers.
>
> drill center, then get a long self tapping
> bolt w/ wide washer and find a socket bigger
> than the plug and put screw through drive end
> of socket (like a ball joint tool/remover)
> and pull it out
>
>
> air chisel works best well but BE CAREFUL!!
>
>
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