I think i'm screwed....

[imported_Mike_M2]

This sucks. I was installing a new cockpit heater and got down to the last connection at the waterpump. On my 454's there's a plug just above the lower hose that comes from the motors heat exchanger. I stuck a ratchet in, turned, and she broke. The plug has the outer ridge cracked off and she ain't coming out. My choices? I could remove the pump, drill it out and tap. Lots of work, as it's a half inch galvinized fitting. It's conna take a huge bit and i don't even know if i can find a tap that big locally. I'm wondering, since this is for the water return can i tap in elsewhere? Why cant i cut the hose going into the heat exchanger and install a tee? Would it circulate right, or does it get suction from the pump fitting to help move water?

 

[bomar76]

Re: I think i'm screwed....

The circulation pumps aren't really that expensive.<br />Why not just replace it while you are at it?<br />Problem solved.

 

[imported_Mike_M2]

Re: I think i'm screwed....

Ok, i finished freaking out and my brain started working again. I ordered a large screw extractor and i'll drill a hole in it. If that don't work i'll order a new pump.

 

[dmorley]

Re: I think i'm screwed....

Mike,<br />There is a special tool designed for extracting those kind of plugs. I learned that the hard way as you have.<br />Don

 

[snapperbait]

Re: I think i'm screwed....

Use plenty of penetrating oil, like PB Blaster..

 

[Bondo]

Re: I think i'm screwed....

There is a special tool designed for extracting those kind of plugs.

Yep,<br />Oxcy-Acel Torches,+ a 1/2" Impact Wrench........