I did it this time... :-(

[67topless]

Ok everyone, in a post a few days ago I was looking for help with a leak on my oil pressure sending unit extension rod. Given the steps I had all ready taken, most people thought the extension was probably cracked.

Here is the thread:

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=661114

Anyway... being pretty slick (so I thought, now I know I was being pretty stupid), I just replaced the extension with a 4 inch threaded brass rod. Being much smarter than I am, you probably all ready see where this is going. Given brass is a pretty weak metal (ahhh, why didn't I think of that before?), I snapped that puppy off while screwed into my block!

So how do I get the broken part of the brass rod out and not screw up the block (the rod broke off flush with the block)?



Just shoot me now... the best damn top down weather since last spring and my car is up on blocks!

 

[68torinogt]

drill and tap?

 

[enferno]

try an easy out . .



although, being a soft metal . . if you can find a flat-head screw driver that is the exact same diameter as the threads, put it up against it, whack it with a hammer until you essentially make it a 'screw' i.e. make indentations so you can use that screwdriver to unscrew it out

 

[truck90278]

I assume it is a brass tube and not solid rod. Use an easy out. Hardware stores and sears sells them.

 

[GoinBroke]

Yep, I concur an easy out is the first choice. If you have problems let me know as I am close by in Clayton and have a tool&die/machining background.

 

[Spoofty]

Yep, easy out. Be careful of small metal shavings going in the block. Probably wouldn't hurt to change the oil once it's out.

 

[67topless]

Yep, easy out. Be careful of small metal shavings going in the block. Probably wouldn't hurt to change the oil once it's out.

This was my initial concern... didn't want to have to deal with metal shavings. I'll give the easy out a try.

Scott

 

[67topless]

Yep, I concur an easy out is the first choice. If you have problems let me know as I am close by in Clayton and have a tool&die/machining background.

Appreciate the offer and if the easy out does not work, I will take you up on it. I have a tap and die set, but am not experienced enough with it.

Scott

 

[GoinBroke]

Just let me know and good luck!

 

[Rusty67]

Easy outs are the devil, I've never had one work and if you break one off in there you are in a world of pain like you have never seen before. Can you post a picture of it ?

 

[68torinogt]

your not going to get it out with an easy out.

rarely do those things work

 

[68conv4sp]

Easy outs have gotten me out of some similar situations. Use the size that goes in 1/3 by hand, allowing the remaining amount to be drawn in by the counter clockwise turning.

 

[67topless]

I am inclined to give the "easy out" a try... if it doesn't work, I am still stuck with drilling and tapping right? I just want to try my best to do what I can to keep the metal shavings out of the block.

Any other ideas besides the "easy out"?

 

[68torinogt]

i would give it a try but then try a reverse thread drill bit at a slow speed and see what happens. otherwise get ready to change your oil.

 

[Rusty67]

Can you take a picture of it to show us how much is left ? If we see it we can provably give you better advice.

As far as if the easy out doesn't work... if it just doesn't work its no big deal, a few bucks down the drain. If you break that easy out off in there.... its a world of hurt for you. I broke one off once, took me 2 carbide drill bits and 1 hole day of drilling to get that POS out and then I helicoiled the hole....

 

[67topless]

Can you take a picture of it to show us how much is left ? If we see it we can provably give you better advice.

Kind of hard spot to get a clear photo... anyway the break is almost flush with the block. I plan on tackling this tonight after work.

Scott

 

[Jester67]

try an easy out . .



although, being a soft metal . . if you can find a flat-head screw driver that is the exact same diameter as the threads, put it up against it, whack it with a hammer until you essentially make it a 'screw' i.e. make indentations so you can use that screwdriver to unscrew it out

After seeing the pics i would try the screw driver before the easy out. You could also try super glue on a dowel that will just fit in side the hole this thing cant be that tight

 

[DrStang]

I used an easy out for exact same problem. I used the kind that has the sharp edges that run along the side of the tool. just knock it in and ratchet or wrench it out. I would also put some vasoline on the tool to catch some of the filings if they flake off.

 

[67topless]

Easy Out worked

Took less than 10 seconds...

Thank you everyone!

 

[sixtynine Mach]

Hooray, a happy ending