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MiraclePieCo · 09-12-2018, 10:44 PM

Today I was supposed to drive my '51 panel for the first time. It didn't work out that way...

After filling the engine with coolant, I noticed some leakage around a brass fitting in a water jacket. No problem, I'll pull it out and install thread sealer. Nope, the head of the fitting snapped off, leaving the threaded portion stuck in the head. I tried an EZ Out in the center but the plug wouldn't budge. The only solution I can think of now is to pull the head and take it to a machine shop - a lot of work, and a horrible letdown from thinking I was going to drive my truck today.

Anyone have any suggestions that might save me disassembling the engine?

09-12-2018, 10:44 PM	#1
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Bad day - any suggestions? Today I was supposed to drive my '51 panel for the first time. It didn't work out that way... After filling the engine with coolant, I noticed some leakage around a brass fitting in a water jacket. No problem, I'll pull it out and install thread sealer. Nope, the head of the fitting snapped off, leaving the threaded portion stuck in the head. I tried an EZ Out in the center but the plug wouldn't budge. The only solution I can think of now is to pull the head and take it to a machine shop - a lot of work, and a horrible letdown from thinking I was going to drive my truck today. Anyone have any suggestions that might save me disassembling the engine? Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

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