Help: Flatheads, Removing Oil Filler Tube

[Baron Von Mike]

I assume this thing's pressed on? I've tried a little elbo grease with no luck. Thinking next of heating up the surrounding aluminum.

Anyone successfully removed the filler tube on a late model flathead intake?

Thanks,

Mike

[Tuck]

just tap it with a hammer forward, back... forward back untill you loosen it up... they fit tight. Once you loosen it a little it'll come out easy.

[Muttley]

Loosen it up with a little Liquid Wrench.

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[Digger_Dave]

Try turning it with a strap wrench while gently tapping it back and forth.

[tommy]

I "warmed" the aluminum with a torch held about 8" away. The aluminum expands very easily. I didn't have a strap wrench and I didn't want to scar the tube. It doesn't take much heat.

[Baron Von Mike]

Thanks all.

I have Liquid Wrench, a strap wrench, and a torch. Just wanted to make sure I asked before I experimented.

Mike