FUEL PUMP PUSHROD

[Bobs69]

What size socket do I need to get the plug out of the block to remove the fuel pump pushrod.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Pretty sure its a 3/8" Allen head socket

[Bobs69]

3/8 is too big.  Way to big.
5/16 is a little loose.  I was afraid to pull too hard on it.  I know it'll round it out.  Is there something special I'm missing or what.


Thanks in advance guys.

[Back N Black]

Try a 8mm Allen head.

[A383Wing]

if it rounds out inside, use a spiral type easy out to remove it...then replace it with a new one

[chargerbr549]

On my 69 440 it took a 5/16 allen head socket to get out the factory pipe plug, I had to buy the socket just for it, over the years yours could have been changed or gotten damaged by using the wrong size allen socket.

Kevin

[Bobs69]

Years ago when I rebuilt the engine, well freshened it up with new rings and bearings, the block was sent to the machine shop to be dipped (in whatever that stuff is).  I think they widened some oil gallerys and changed the freeze plugs, they probably did pipe plug too?

[Bobs69]

Well the snap-on dealer didn't think they made a 11/32 allan socket, so I got the 9mm, not even close.  Looks like it's been rounded out.  I've tried welding to it, no luck.  I'm leary of using the easy outs.  I don't want metal fillings getting into the engine.

Any other ideas.

Oh yeah, here in Ontario Canada that one 9mm socket cost almost $28!!!  WOW

[Cooter]

Don't I know it when it comes to The "Strap-on" Truck, and prices of tools...That Cam bearing tool everybody complains about when they have to pay the machine shop $50.00 to install the cam bearings? Try $300.00 from Snap-On...

[A383Wing]

they make an easy-out set that fits into a socket that has spiral left hand threads on the end...one of those shoulf fit into the rounded out allen head hole..no drilling required

[Nacho-RT74]

I never have been able to remove it. Still with factory rod on block. EXTREMELLY STUCK

[Cooter]

There ain't nuthin' that a torch and a little heat apllied in the right area and amount won't get a loose...Try puttin' a little heat round the plug and see if it'll come loose.

[A383Wing]

There ain't nuthin' that a torch and a little heat apllied in the right area and amount won't get a loose...Try puttin' a little heat round the plug and see if it'll come loose.

just be careful, and make sure your fuel pump hose is capped off and tight...gas fumes go boom sometimes

[Nacho-RT74]

just sometimes huh!?

[FLG]

just sometimes huh!?

Yea, depends on where is from...Venezuelan fuel might just break out into a fiesta, while petrol from England tends to just break out into a game of cricket, American gas though is the type that tends to just explode

[Bobs69]

Don't I know it when it comes to The "Strap-on" Truck, and prices of tools...That Cam bearing tool everybody complains about when they have to pay the machine shop $50.00 to install the cam bearings? Try $300.00 from Snap-On...

Stap on truck!  haha that a good one.  I'll post some pictures of the ...............actually I won't the spiral left handed thread tools I have do require drilling. 

[Bobs69]

they make an easy-out set that fits into a socket that has spiral left hand threads on the end...one of those shoulf fit into the rounded out allen head hole..no drilling required

Do you have a link to such a tool.  Is this another snap on item?

[oldcarnut]

Heres another type for socket heads we use at work.  http://www.nolansupply.com/bysubcategory.asp?category=Fasteners&supercategory=Screw+and+Bolt+Extractors&subcategory=Sock-It-Out+-+Remove+Stripped+Heads+with%26nbsp%3B&type=False&specs=True
http://travers.com/skulist.asp?RequestData=CA_Search&navPath=All+Products%2F%2F%2F%2FCutting%3A+H.S.S.+%26+Solid+Carbide%2F%2F%2F%2FAttribSelect%3DBrand%3D%27SOCK-IT-OUT%27&q=block+id+229619+and+class+level3+id+30174&minPrice=$29.99

Another type we use and I believe A383Wing was refering too.
http://www.csnstores.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=OGH1261&refid=TF49-OGH1261
Prices vary all over the place depending where they are.

[Nacho-RT74]

just sometimes huh!?

Yea, depends on where is from...Venezuelan fuel might just break out into a fiesta, while petrol from England tends to just break out into a game of cricket, American gas though is the type that tends to just explode

well depends, what USA gas, since Citgo is Venezuelan

[A383Wing]

Another type we use and I believe A833Wing was refering too.
http://www.csnstores.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=OGH1261&refid=TF49-OGH1261
Prices vary all over the place depending where they are.

yup...those are the ones I use at work...

[62 Max]

Another type we use and I believe A833Wing was refering too.
http://www.csnstores.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=OGH1261&refid=TF49-OGH1261
Prices vary all over the place depending where they are.

yup...those are the ones I use at work...

Those are actually about the only ones that work!

[Bobs69]

Another type we use and I believe A833Wing was refering too.
http://www.csnstores.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=OGH1261&refid=TF49-OGH1261
Prices vary all over the place depending where they are.

yup...those are the ones I use at work...

Those are actually about the only ones that work!

What do you do with them?  Tap (hammer) them into the rounded hole?

[A383Wing]

yup...find one that just fits into rounded out hole, tap in with hammer...left hand threads will bit into part harder as you turn it out.....

[oldcarnut]

Another type we use and I believe A833Wing was refering too.

yup...those are the ones I use at work...

Sorry man, I just reread my quote and saw I reffered to you as a tranny 

[A383Wing]

Another type we use and I believe A833Wing was refering too.

yup...those are the ones I use at work...

Sorry man, I just reread my quote and saw I reffered to you as a tranny 

No worries..I missed it also...

and I've been called worse... 

[Highbanked Hauler]

What about a Torx bit?

[A383Wing]

Torx bit is not tapered like the spiral easy outs...will probably make hole worse

[Bobs69]

What about a Torx bit?

Yeah that was suggested to me by a friend awhile back.  Wish I would have tried it now.  The hole is pretty bad now.  I think I'm going to try and get one of those spiral easy outs posted earlier that you don't need to drill a hole for.  I'll have to shop around and see where to buy it here or put it on my shopping list for when I goto the States again. 

Is this a tool that can be any brand name or is it benificial to get it from the Strap-On truck!  STRAP ON TRUCK haha I love that, thanks to whoever posted that.

[oldcarnut]

For no more than you'll probably use it, most any brand should work,  I cant remember the brand of the one in my work tool box but its not one of those high dollar names and we use them a lot with no problems.  Just make sure it made with good steel.

[Purple68]

I have used a product in the past called Screw Grab and it works pretty well. It works by filling the gaps between the tool and fastener and creates friction.

[Bobs69]

A welder.  Done