Flathead Rebuild

Posted by Jimbo from NEPA on Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 8:13PM :

Hi Guys,

I have decided to rebuild the flathead six in my '57. I have stripped down the entire engine. Except.....I can't seem to be able to pull the water distribution tube out of the block. I have sprayed penetrating oil down the side of the tube in hopes to free it up. I even had it in the machine shop's heated parts washer for 5 hours hoping things would free up. I have pulled it with 2 pairs of locking pliers and I even used a hard steel hook inside one of the holes to pull it. I practically am lifting the block off the ground, but she does not seem to come free. It does rock back and forth a little bit, but how can I get it out????

Follow Ups: Re: Flathead Rebuild - gtk 11:55AM 11/02/2001 P15-D24.com - tech tips good site - mike stone 3:16PM 11/02/2001 Got it. Thank You!! - Jimbo from NEPA 6:59PM 11/02/2001 Post a Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Message: Optional Link URL: Title: Optional Image Link URL: This board is powered by the Mr. Fong Device from Cyberarmy.com