BB Fuel piump pipe plug
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Burning Brakes
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From: Austin Tx
BB Fuel piump pipe plug
When now I've done it. The pipe plug which allows the fuel pump rod to slide out is frozen and I've rounded it off two corners. Have sprayed PB blaster but it won't budge. Any suggestions? Might end up having to go the electric pump route with a block off plate if I can't get it loose.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Colorado Springs CO
My recommendation is to purchase a bolt extractor kit. Check this one out at the Summit Racing website. I have used them to remove frozen water jacket drain plugs on engine blocks. Should be able to drill a hole in yours and use the extractor. Part number, price and description below. Hope this helps.
WMR-W2966 $5.95
Brand: Performance Tool
Product Line: Performance Tool Screw Extractor Sets
Quantity: Sold as a set of 5.
Screw Extractors, 5/32 in. to 3/4 in., Storage Case, Set of 5
Professional-grade tools from Performance Tool !
These Performance Tool screw extractor sets easily remove damaged screws, broken studs, stubborn set screws, and seized pipe fittings. The sets include five heavy-duty chromemoly screw extractors from 5/32 in. to 3/4 in., plus a convenient carrying case.
WMR-W2966 $5.95
Brand: Performance Tool
Product Line: Performance Tool Screw Extractor Sets
Quantity: Sold as a set of 5.
Screw Extractors, 5/32 in. to 3/4 in., Storage Case, Set of 5
Professional-grade tools from Performance Tool !
These Performance Tool screw extractor sets easily remove damaged screws, broken studs, stubborn set screws, and seized pipe fittings. The sets include five heavy-duty chromemoly screw extractors from 5/32 in. to 3/4 in., plus a convenient carrying case.
Le Mans Master
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From: Butler Pa
You can buy sockets made for square drive plugs. I have a set, but since 2 corners are already rounded off, these may or may not take it out.
Several times I've had plugs that wouldn't come out. I took an acetylene torch and heated the plug red hot then let it cool. Once cooled, the plug is very easy to remove, but this may not be an option for you.
Why do you need to get the pushrod out?
Several times I've had plugs that wouldn't come out. I took an acetylene torch and heated the plug red hot then let it cool. Once cooled, the plug is very easy to remove, but this may not be an option for you.
Why do you need to get the pushrod out?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Austin Tx
You can buy sockets made for square drive plugs. I have a set, but since 2 corners are already rounded off, these may or may not take it out.
Several times I've had plugs that wouldn't come out. I took an acetylene torch and heated the plug red hot then let it cool. Once cooled, the plug is very easy to remove, but this may not be an option for you.
Why do you need to get the pushrod out?
Several times I've had plugs that wouldn't come out. I took an acetylene torch and heated the plug red hot then let it cool. Once cooled, the plug is very easy to remove, but this may not be an option for you.
Why do you need to get the pushrod out?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,506
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From: Butler Pa
Do you mean that you can't push it up at all, or you can push it up but it won't stay there? If you can push it up, put some grease on it first, that should make it stick up there until you get the pump on.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Use a small screwdriver against the side of the rod and push the rod back in to place,..small because there's not much room down there. It's not stuck,..it's just slippery.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Austin Tx
The pipe plug is stuck in there for good!!
