Because nothing is ever easy . . . .

[austinsailor]

Too bad they are not made like the 331 ci six. They are of heavy brass and don't corrode away.

[Tones52]

Here's the link on WDT removal thread that jsturner started and I posted my experiences on with some of the tools that I used. The long threaded rod that was ground narrow at the end with the fashioned hook that my younger, smarter brother made for me along with the wood Jig set up was the life saver here.

 

http://p15-d24.com/topic/32716-the-sword-in-the-stone-a-water-distribution-tube-adventure/?hl=tube

 

My favorite was Post #21 which has the photo of Jeff's WDT. It is classic. When I saw it I thought of what he had to do to get his out reminded me of the line from the first "Wayne's World" movie . . . "IWe're not worthy! We're not worthy!"

 

Hope this helps mrbrylcreem, busycoupe and others when the time comes.

 

Tony

 

 

[Jeff Balazs]

Here's the link on WDT removal thread that jsturner started and I posted my experiences on with some of the tools that I used. The long threaded rod that was ground narrow at the end with the fashioned hook that my younger, smarter brother made for me along with the wood Jig set up was the life saver here.

 

http://p15-d24.com/topic/32716-the-sword-in-the-stone-a-water-distribution-tube-adventure/?hl=tube

 

My favorite was Post #21 which has the photo of Jeff's WDT. It is classic. When I saw it I thought of what he had to do to get his out reminded me of the line from the first "Wayne's World" movie . . . "IWe're not worthy! We're not worthy!"

 

Hope this helps mrbrylcreem, busycoupe and others when the time comes.

 

Tony

  Yes......and I ain't never been the same since.

Jeff

[perrymedik]

I think I'll run a wooden dowel downs the sides and bottom and vacuum it out then give it another shot with some lube or something like that.

Thanks!

Cory

Edited October 29, 2014 by perrymedik

[Mrbrylcreem]

Hooray. Today is a very good day. I managed to get the WDT out. All in one piece. It took a lot of patience and soaking. It was also partly to a nice bit of designing and laser cutting to get the right tool for the job.

[casper50]

congrats.  I'm not looking forward to doing mine.

[Mrbrylcreem]

Sorry. Forgot to load the old tube and specially made tool.

[Mrbrylcreem]

Casper. One of my tricks  was to fill the garden sprayer with paraffin. Then connect a long plastic hose to the nozzle and real work the paraffin under pressure all along the tube. I reckon this loosened up the tube over a few days.

[TodFitch]

Casper. One of my tricks  was to fill the garden sprayer with paraffin. Then connect a long plastic hose to the nozzle and real work the paraffin under pressure all along the tube. I reckon this loosened up the tube over a few days.

I think the translation for UK English "paraffin" to American English is "kerosene". Might make a difference here as what we call paraffin is a wax.

[Jeff Balazs]

A+++ on the tool! Really first class. I am not sure if it would have made any difference on my WDT.......but I would have gladly paid $100 to try it at the time.

Glad you got it out.

Jeff

[deathbound]

Here's the link on WDT removal thread that jsturner started and I posted my experiences on with some of the tools that I used. The long threaded rod that was ground narrow at the end with the fashioned hook that my younger, smarter brother made for me along with the wood Jig set up was the life saver here.

 

http://p15-d24.com/topic/32716-the-sword-in-the-stone-a-water-distribution-tube-adventure/?hl=tube

 

My favorite was Post #21 which has the photo of Jeff's WDT. It is classic. When I saw it I thought of what he had to do to get his out reminded me of the line from the first "Wayne's World" movie . . . "IWe're not worthy! We're not worthy!"

 

Hope this helps mrbrylcreem, busycoupe and others when the time comes.

 

Tony

 

My experience with my WDT is also in this thread........VERY different from most-if not all.

[1940_dodge]

Casper. One of my tricks  was to fill the garden sprayer with paraffin. Then connect a long plastic hose to the nozzle and real work the paraffin under pressure all along the tube. I reckon this loosened up the tube over a few days.

 

Not to hijack, but now you're done, what would you say to 'loaning' or renting out your custom tool?

[casper50]

I got very lucky and mine is almost new.  Popped right out whole and rust free.

[Ulu]

Mine looks so bad I don't wanna know!

 

I gave it a wack with a hook on the 2lb slide hammer and it was like a solid iron block. Not a quiver.

 

I don't think this one has moved since 1953.

 

Looks like lots of water scale though. She's crusty! LOL

 

I may just cut it & chisel it to pieces, but I'll try making a multi-hook device to remove it first.

 

Also I have a 4 lb slide hammer. 

[jeffsunzeri]

Like others, I've made tools to remove the tube and tube remnants from a few blocks, short and long. The last one I did came out in about 5,237 itty bitty pieces after 20 hours of poking and hooking.

 

- You can tell when they need to be replaced when the back exhaust valves begin burning while the front ones are fine.

- On two occasions I've had to drill a hole at the back of the block to gain access to push the tube remnants forward. When complete, tap the hole with NPT threads and plug it up. Works fine after thousands of miles.

[Jeff Balazs]

Like others, I've made tools to remove the tube and tube remnants from a few blocks, short and long. The last one I did came out in about 5,237 itty bitty pieces after 20 hours of poking and hooking.

 

- You can tell when they need to be replaced when the back exhaust valves begin burning while the front ones are fine.

- On two occasions I've had to drill a hole at the back of the block to gain access to push the tube remnants forward. When complete, tap the hole with NPT threads and plug it up. Works fine after thousands of miles.

  2 1/2 years after my experience with one of these.......and I finally feel bested. At least I didn't have to drill a hole in the block. Boy did I get off easy

Jeff