Hello! I need some advice....!
I want to mount my mechanical oil pressure gauge directly on the block. When i went to disconnect the 4" brass nipple projecting from the oil port (the one just behind the flange of the flywheel cover - port side) it snapped off flush with the block. Arggggh!
I spent an hour first trying to "tap it around" to get it off, with no luck. It seemed that every time I tried, the bit of brass chipped off. Then i tried using a small hacksaw blade to cut two groves into the brass....thinking i could use those either to get a better purchase on the brass rim to tap it around, get a slot head screw driver in there, or to collapse the brass and pull it out. Nothing worked.
I am on the mooring, so things were a bit bouncy and tools are somewhat limited.
Wondering what the best way to continue is, and what tools to bring back to the boat with me tonight or tomorrow. Am I right that the worse case scenario is to drill it out and re-tap one size larger thread? I have had a bad luck with "easy outs" so hoping not to go there.
Wht is the secret to "tapping it around"?
Does penetrating oil help?
Many thanks,
Marty
I want to mount my mechanical oil pressure gauge directly on the block. When i went to disconnect the 4" brass nipple projecting from the oil port (the one just behind the flange of the flywheel cover - port side) it snapped off flush with the block. Arggggh!
I spent an hour first trying to "tap it around" to get it off, with no luck. It seemed that every time I tried, the bit of brass chipped off. Then i tried using a small hacksaw blade to cut two groves into the brass....thinking i could use those either to get a better purchase on the brass rim to tap it around, get a slot head screw driver in there, or to collapse the brass and pull it out. Nothing worked.
I am on the mooring, so things were a bit bouncy and tools are somewhat limited.
Wondering what the best way to continue is, and what tools to bring back to the boat with me tonight or tomorrow. Am I right that the worse case scenario is to drill it out and re-tap one size larger thread? I have had a bad luck with "easy outs" so hoping not to go there.
Wht is the secret to "tapping it around"?
Does penetrating oil help?
Many thanks,
Marty
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