BigFury66
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So as my boy and I were taking apart the bottom end , the oil pan pickup shaft going into the block like snapped clean off!!! I haven't a clue how to remove the threads inside the block any suggestions.
Broken oil pan pickup shaft
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65wgn440
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Newer style easy out with 1/2"-9/16" hex so you can really drive that sucker in and then use socket and ratchet set-up to turn out. I bought both male (that you need), and female ( for studs) from Matco for a decent price.
Not usually. A pipe wrench should easily remove the pickup without damage. It may have had a crack in the threads.
Mike
PurpleBeeper
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If it's broken off flush with the block, you might be able to use one of those "reverse-twist EZ outs things" you can guy at part stores. They're maybe 1" long & have spiral threads. You screw them inside the pickup tube (need 3/8" or 1/2") & then a wrench/socket to turn them out. The more counter-clockwise you turn your wrench, the deeper/harder the EZ out thing grabs into the pickup.
If something is sticking out, then pipe wrench or vise grips or something & maybe the "blue flame wrench" to heat the block in that area.
If something is sticking out, then pipe wrench or vise grips or something & maybe the "blue flame wrench" to heat the block in that area.
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