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Broken oil pressure sending unit nipple
Hi All
Climbing into my boat today (with the companion way stairs out) I managed to slip and snap the oil pressure sending unit off flush at the block. I plan on picking up a set of extractors tomorrow and will attempt to remove the remaining nipple from the block. As this is my first time attempting this operation I would appreciate any input, tips, tricks, etc. on how not to make a bad situation worse. Thanks JSMickey |
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The extractor is probably the worst thing you can do; you will likely break off the extractor and have an even greater problem. The best thing is to drill out the material with increasing sizes until the threads remaining can be picked out with a sharp tool. If you can score a few left handed drill bits that is first prize. Sometimes the broken nipple end will just spin out for you. You should also have a 1/8" NPT tap on hand to chase the threads.
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Before you try all that, it might not be stuck. You can try a screwdriver or small chisel that will grab the inside of the remaining pipe and see if you can unscrew it. Don't overdo it and make a worse mess
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Be patient, and gentle... |
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Tried twisting it out with the tapered handle spike of a file and that was a no go. I've got a feeling that the nipple has been in this engine since day one (73). I'm going to give the extractor a try (maybe with an impact hammer?). If that dosen't work I'll go with the drill. Any thoughts on heating it with a torch? |
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That thread is 1/8 NPT. That size tap calls for a 21/64 pilot drill. 21/64 is not available from McMaster in left hand, but the next size smaller is 5/16 which is available. #3474A21 for $9.33 That's what I'd recommend.
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Thanks Al, I'll try and find those bits.
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I would skip the impact driver as well. Last edited by jstaff; 04-22-2014 at 01:40 PM. |
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FYI: Here is a drill bit listed on Amazon with one day shipping available :
Left Hand Drill Bit 21/64 |
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I'm glad I'm not the only idiot that did this......HAHAHA
I was working on the engine and leaned on the sender and snapped off the brass tube also, right flush at the block. The air was blue... glad wife wasn't around. You've probably fixed it by now but here's my solution. Oh and be careful of drilling it may leave flakes in the hole, oil, engine and ruin the threads. I have Easyouts that fit in the hole and with a coupled of taps to seat the tool and turning it, out it came. I drove over to Home Depot and bought another brass tube for $1 in the plumbing department and put it all back together. Now I make sure I don't go anywhere near the damn thing. Quote:
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Better yet; replace with steel nipple.
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Picked up a #4 screw extractor and a pair of brass nipples at a plumbing supply house. The extractor is pretty good sized and I'm not too concerned about breaking it off. Will hopefully get this done tomorrow.
Old -Sailor... Think your're an idiot? you should have been around last summer when I drilled a hole in the bottom of my boat. Couldn't for the life of me figure out where the water was coming from !! |
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Easyout extractors are a contradiction of terms...I would stay away from them. Caveat emptor! |
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I'm not addressing this to anyone in particular and please forgive my incredulity but why in the world would you go back to the same installation that already proved itself (1) delicate and (2) vulnerable? Instead of "Now I make sure I don't go anywhere near the damn thing" why not get it out of its precarious position and never have to make this repair again?
Some of us have replaced the nipple with a short brass hose barb adapter and relocated the sender to an adjacent bulkhead connected with a short length of 300 psi hose (available at NAPA). Mine is an oil pressure sensor array with the gauge sender, electric fuel pump OPSS and Cole-Hersee switch for the EWDS, all securely mounted to a bulkhead.
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I had the 6'' 1/8 water pipe nap off flush at the block
I thought ,Here we go I found a set of these extractors 1/8'' to 3/8'' you just tap it into the center of the pipe and put a socket on the other end , worked flawlessly stay away from Easyouts |
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Dromo, what are those bits? They look like torx. Are they for broken bolt removal?
What is the brand, please tell. Looks interesting. Guys, please tell us the specific brand that you have had success with. There are many easy outs available. |
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Copying Neil's setup to the "T"... (pun intended)
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I would stick to using a USCG A1 fire resistant hose...
Extractors break, like drill bits... Since the snapped off piece is going into an oil gallery I think it would back out without much effort. It's not like it's going to be rusted in place. I prefer using the spiral flute style of extractor. Last edited by jstaff; 04-23-2014 at 07:15 AM. |
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Two Tee's and an elbow in my case. Be sure to run a ground wire from the block to the sensor array.
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Totally different demands than fuel hose. Fuel hose needs to be ethanol-proof and fire resistant. Oil hose needs to be temperature and pressure resistant. 100 PSI is possible on an oil hose and 10 PSI would be a lot on a fuel hose.
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I would prefer a Coast Guard approved hose that is fire resistant.... They are obviously "temperature" resistant and often rated for 500 psi.
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Well if you can find 500 PSI fuel hose then you have all bases covered
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romantic comedy
Your right , they are almost the same a torx but the teeth are twice as long I haven't tried them on a broken bolt yet and hope that I never have to. Easyouts put a lot of outward stress on the metal / block , I'm guessing here ! due to the reverse threads ,easyouts could & can crack the softer metal A-4 block . what I like about these bit is that , you just hammer /tap,tap,tap, them in and you can use a socket with a extension for those hard to get to places Again Stay away from (*&$#$%%^&^*(easyouts I'll try and fined out more info on them next time I'm at Princess auto in Canada Mo , you should be familiar with this store ? cheers Rick Last edited by Dromo; 04-23-2014 at 04:47 PM. |
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