07-19-2003, 12:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Burbank,
Ca
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster 427, 446 cu in Iron Eagle stroker, Trick Flow "R" heads, Comp roller, Edelbrock Thunder 800 cfm, Eaton posi, Richmond 3.27, Tremec TKO 600
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Help! Broken pipe!
Hi,
I was changing cams this week and on the downhill side reinstalling parts. I went to install the oil pressure sending unit and snapped the brass pipe fitting that screws into the block. I don't think an easy out or pipe remover will take it out. I can drill it and pull the treads out ( or re-tap it), but the engine's in the car and I have the shavings problem. I thought of removing the filter and running air back through the system as I drill it to keep out any brass shavings or slowly turning the oil pump with a drill to force oil out the hole as I drill it, but I'm hoping there's another way to possibly take care of this short of removing the engine and doing a complete tear down. Another option would be to tap the inside of the broken pipe to a smaller size and install a smaller fitting with a hose barb and run the sending unit remote with hose connecting it. I'm out of ideas, but don't want to do anything in haste without thinking of all the options.
I need ideas badly! 
Thanks,
Bill
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