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deuce heater install problem

baxter

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I have got everything installed for the the heater except the coolant lines. I even have power that part works great . I have been trying to remove the two plugs one on the water pump and the other on the manifold and they wont budge I have put about as mush force on them I think I dare I dont want ot break either housing any advice would be helpfull thanks.

Vaughn
 

beck

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Hot wax trick?

Have you tried the hot wax trick? I'm very new to this site but not to bolts or plugs stuck in motors. Here is what works best for me. Heat the offending object up with a propane torch. When you get it hot hold a candle on it and let the wax run into the threads. You may do this a few times. The liquid wax will run into the stuck threads. This loosens them and lubricates them on the way out. The other method would be soaking them with a good penetrating oil daily for up to a week. PB Blaster is a favorite on another diesel site.
Good luck.
 

jatonka

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Hi Baxter, I have put a lot of heaters in Deuces and I agree the 2 plugs are often real tite. I bought 1/2" drive 8 point sockets (for square heads) and use a breaker bar with a long pipe on it. They always come out. I have heard of the wax trick, I will be watching to see how you make out, good luck. JT out
 

98hd

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Someone on this site suggested running the engine up to full operating temp, and then breaking them loose. Letting the truck fully cool down and installing the nipples. I tried this and it worked for me. YMMV
 

desertfox

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In addition to all the above suggestions which are good, I learned as a young wrencher 40 years ago that if you give the subborn bolt, plug, nut a few sharp raps with a hammer it will usually release easily. I have used heat with the sharp raps on really stubborn bolts, plugs, etc. If they put locktite on them heat is necessary.
 

cbvet

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Heater install problems

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kurtkds

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I had a problem with the plug on the water pump. I ended up heating the pump housing around the plug then used an impact to back out the plug. The top plug i ended up using a cheater bar. A little kroil wouldn't be a bad thing to put on and let soak for a day before hand.
 

DanMartin

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I've used freeze spray a few times (that's all the loctite thing above is)....with some success. Just remember that steel gets more brittle as it's chilled....more so for heat-treated stuff (like grade 8 and 9), so be careful.

I would try an impact wrench if you can get it in there to pop them loose first.
 

baxter

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I want to thank everyone for thier help. I got home late last night so had to wait until today. I decided to try the wax trick, so I began by heating the plug with my accetaline torch and then melted wax on the threads of the plug and let it cool down. Aftr about 20 min I just used a standard length 1/2in drive socket on both the water pump and manifold plugs and they came out beautifully . I just want everyone to know that my heater is working perfect. Again thanks for all the help guys this is a great site. :-D:-D:-D

Vaughn
 

M543A2

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I agree with Desert Fox and jatonka's 8 point socket. I use a torch to carefully heat around the plug, then rap it with a hammer. These plugs have sealant on the threads, so I doubt there is any space between the threads for any blaster or wax to wick down and release them.
Regards Marti
 
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