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#80214 07/20/2007 1:19 PM | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 60 | I'm working on my '51 216 engine and am having problems getting what I think is called the draft tube off of the block. I don't want to force it off as the metal seems to be very soft. Does anyone know of any tricks? Thanks, Bob | | |
#80215 07/20/2007 2:37 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Hi Bob,
Once you have removed the bolt from the pan that holds the lower bracket, the tube, having a slight taper is simply pressed into the block. to remove it just use a soft hammer and lightly tap it back and forth at the top a few times and it will begin to work it's way out. Your correct, it is easley bent so also use care when you tap it back in.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Denny G
Sandwich, IL
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#80216 07/21/2007 3:47 AM | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 Bondo Artiste | | Bondo Artiste Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 793 | I'll second what Denny posted.
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1949 GMC Suburban - 10 year project
1952 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible straight 8 hydramatic
1945 GMC half ton truck - Driver- Sold 9-15-25
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