'69 350 oil filler tube removal

[blunce]

This is the last part still attached to the block I am prepping for rebuild. I can't figure out how to get the oil filler tube out without marring the surface with say channel locks.

[millwrightrice]

Try a strap wrench and a teflon hammer to jar it loose.I guess its going to machine shop.
Its really a pain in the ass.If for ANY reason it can be left than do so.

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by blunce

This is the last part still attached to the block I am prepping for rebuild. I can't figure out how to get the oil filler tube out without marring the surface with say channel locks.

This is unfortunately a big problem. I usually tap the tube back and forth with a rubber mallet to loosen it. It's a time consuming process. Usually I give up and end up marring the tube with pliers...

[blunce]

Originally Posted by joe_padavano

This is unfortunately a big problem. I usually tap the tube back and forth with a rubber mallet to loosen it. It's a time consuming process. Usually I give up and end up marring the tube with pliers...

This worked except it came out before I got to the giving up part. Knocked it back and forth several times then started hitting upward on the point of the tube near the bottom that goes from large to small. Also soaked the area with wd-40 several times since yesterday. That probably helped too. Thanks for the tip Joe!