temp sender

[DansGreyMj]

i got gauges to wap in and the temp sender was broke off in the block,would drillig it out be the easiest way to remove it

[87manche]

Drilling will likely get a buch of nasty stuff into the head. You're not going to be able to weld anything to it.

How far is it broken off? Is there anything above the head?

[DansGreyMj]

its all below

[87manche]

well that's a b*@$£.

You might want to see if you can solder something to it. I would recommend drilling as a last resort. If you do drill, be careful to get the drill perfectly perpendicular. I would drill slow and use some oil, that will help bring the shavings up so you can clean them and keep most of it from falling into the water jacket.

Start small, and work your way up. IIRC the temp sender is screwed into a 3/8" NPT hole. I wouldn't go any larger than 5/16 on the drill bit or you'll risk damaging the threads. How did it get broken off? was it levered off while working next to it, or twisted off trying to remove it. Just trying to guage if it's stuck badly. If it's really stuck badly you may have to remove the head to remove it.

A few things to keep in mind.

If it's not leaking then drive it as is, and plan your removal time when you have help, in case you have to pull the head, and have time.

I wouldn't try an easy out in the temp sender, if you're tempted. If you break it off then you'll really be screwed, they're made of hardened steel like a tap, and nearly impossible to drill out.

You may also want to get the proper tap before you start. an NPT tap is different than a regular tap, if you cna't find it call a plumbing supply place. It's always a good idea to chase threads after you drill something out.

i've tried to be as thorough as possible. I hope someone else has a better idea. Good luck.

[DansGreyMj]

idk how it was brokrn off it was like that when i found it probably a PO

[jage]

What about an "eazy out"? Can you use like a 1/4" drill and get enough of the body of the sender to get the eazy out to catch?

[Bounty Hunter]

A jeeper posted on another forum that he just got his out with an EZout.

[DansGreyMj]

u guys know where i can get a set of easy outs

[JOMJ87]

Lowes or sears should have them just be careful the brake when to much force is applied and they don't come back out very easy.

 

Cole

[feerocknok]

Lowes or sears should have them just be careful the brake when to much force is applied and they don't come back out very easy.

 

Cole

might be able to get em out with an easy out