Help, What Tool?
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: Waco TX
Help, What Tool?
The bypass hose fitting on my 72 BB intake has a slot on the end but no bolt surface for a socket. Looks to be original. Is there some type of a socket that has a slot? Thought I would ask before attempting to remove it by other means...vice grips.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 13,172
Likes: 99
From: West Chester OH
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Cruise-In IX Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08 thru '13
I'd try something in the slot, a piece of metal stock that fits? After 35 years though, I'd be careful about breaking it off. Any signs of corrosion? Maybe soak it with PB Blaster overnight first.
Good luck,
Bud
Good luck,
Bud
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
Likes: 15
From: Columbia Missouri
If you're not trying to save it you could weld a nut to the top of the nipple, and take it out with a socket and breaker bar.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: Waco TX
You make a very good point. I may just leave it alone since the motor is built and ready to go. It would be my luck that it would snap off in the intake. If it was'nt for the shinny new stainless replacement that I have...I would not have even asked the question.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: east TN
You need a drag ling socket tool. They are used to adjust drag links in steering systems on older cars. Look like a large slotted screwdriver head with a square female socket
Here is a link at Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96329
Or just use a pipe wrench to take it out.
Here is a link at Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96329
Or just use a pipe wrench to take it out.
