Stripped the temperature sender m35a2

[cessnapilot89]

Hey guys,

Went to replace my temperature sender unit, put a deep socket on it and to my dismay the brass stripped and the sender did not budge. How would you recommend getting it out?

 

[NDT]

Pipe wrench or vise-grip

 

[cessnapilot89]

Won't turn with a vice grip

 

[juanprado]

Wd40, pb blaster , Liquid wrench etc

Heating up with a torch also

 

[cessnapilot89]

I'll try it again in the morning. It's getting warm and sucking up kroil but not moving. I have utterly rounded it. Man I am an idiot.

 

[18operator]

Just keep at it. The heat will help by expanding the brass. Then let it cool to contract and spraying the penetrant on it will help draw it into the threads. If you have a spot to hit, you may want to tap the top of the sender lightly with a ball peen hammer and a punch. That may jar some corrosion loose. Good luck.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Are you talking about the one on the flat spot on the intake manifold? Drill a hole, heat it up and use an ease out.

 

[cattlerepairman]

Man I am an idiot.

Most definitely NOT. You do the best you can, like we all do.

Our trucks have ways to kick our butts. That is what they do. It makes us better at troubleshooting and inventing work-arounds!

 

[silverstate55]

Man I am an idiot M35A2 Owner.

Fixed it for you.

Welcome to the club!

 

[cessnapilot89]

You guys are too kind!

 

[cessnapilot89]

Fixed it!