lonejacklarry Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I was looking at the dreaded water distribution tube in my '54 230. It didn't look too bad in there so I grabbed it with needle nosed pliers and pulled on it. It moved about a 1/4" and stopped with a metallic clang. Looking closer I realized that the inboard side of the tube was hitting the head and not allowing any movement. I bent the offending side in and gave it another pull and out it came in one piece! I figured it was time to go buy a Powerball ticket so I did. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Yes, you got lucky! Powerball winnings have to be shared with all those who post on this thread! Looks like you also have what appears to be a brass tube which can easily be re-installed. Canadian engines all seem to have a brass tube whereas a lot of US cars have a steel one which rusts and often disintergrates upon attempted removal. Looking forward to my winnings. Edited January 18, 2017 by RobertKB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 YES, what KB said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm in ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonejacklarry Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I thought it was brass too until I put a magnet to it. The magnet thinks it is ferrous and who am I to argue? I have no idea of the history of the truck so I have no idea of the maintenance performed. The truck was not running when I bought it. The previous owner stated that he had never been into the engine. For all I know I might be the 32nd owner. My next dilemma is to figure out how to get the gunk out of the tube. I wonder if the radiator people can do that while they rod out my radiator.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyinv55 Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 I also got lucky today in removing my water distibution tube, it all came out in one piece after a couple yanks with a slide hammer and a 16d nail bent at the tip.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 My experience with the dreaded "Toob"...lol Estrada Motorsports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: Water Distribution Tube You can keep my share of the Lotto winnings Jack.....I know you earn it! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Y'all are too wimpy. You havent lived until you have been through a real stinker of a WDT. Here is what came out of mine Jeff 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike36 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 JB Weld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Mine also came out without any problem and was in remarkably good shape. I had already bought a new tube in anticipation of the old be severely corroded. Hers a picture of the one I removed, of course I used the new tube on my rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John-T-53 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Good motivation for keeping your coolant fresh. Change it every two years! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 every fall in put in a can of water pump lube which has a antirust agent. Over the years the AF will still work but the AF breaks down in the rust preventative agents. The antirust or water pump lube is gotten at NAPA and is made by GUNK. It is a pint container and it is a white liquid that you pour into the top of the radiator. Also remember to use the old GREEN style AF and not the newer stuff. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashfit Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Well done....here is my WDT on its way out, lucky is not the word.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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