brickhouse15 Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Hello, I’m having an issue removing the brass fitting from the block that connects the oil pressure gauge line. I have locking pliers on it and it just won’t come out. Does it have thread locker on it? Should I heat the area around it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53018-oil-pressure-fitting-issue/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickhouse15 Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Sorry, 1962 B61 end673p Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53018-oil-pressure-fitting-issue/#findComment-395912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Should just be a pipe tap fitting, like 1/4"? Might be kinda stuck after all these years. Don't know what the factory put on the threads? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53018-oil-pressure-fitting-issue/#findComment-395914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickhouse15 Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Put some heat to it, and it popped right out. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53018-oil-pressure-fitting-issue/#findComment-395917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 They likely used pipe dope or some sealant type as thats all I have ever seen on fittings I have pulled off a block. heat will help soften the stuff but dont go using a blow torch on it turning it orange. a heat gun might be better to use. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53018-oil-pressure-fitting-issue/#findComment-395918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickhouse15 Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 I put a torch on it for less than 10 seconds...worked slick. It’s amazing what a bit of heat can do. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53018-oil-pressure-fitting-issue/#findComment-395925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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