Hi Rich,
Ouch, that's a bummer. Starting with the obvious, was the easy-out you
used high-quality, not a Chinese one? If not, try getting a really good
US made tool. There are also a couple of profiles; square and
reverse-twist. Try them both. One trick is to use a reverse-twist type
with Locktite, get the tool to bite into the brass, and let it set up
before trying to extract.
Obviously, it would be a problem to try to drill or tap the brass, since
shavings will enter the block. Also, don't apply any heat to the brass
fitting - that will make it expand in the hole. You can, if you are
careful (watch out for gas, oil, etc.), apply a bit of heat to the block
about 1/2" around the fitting - that can help break loose the tight fit
between the threads of the block and fitting. Don't overdo the heat.
Good luck,
Greg Tatarian
rmossholder@comcast.net wrote:
> Hello,
> I seem to have screwed up. Last weekend I was working on the '71 Spitfire and
>noticed a small leak coming from the oil pressure sender. I have installed an
>oil pressure gauge in the car and for some reason the brass adapter fitting
>came loose. I removed the sender from the brass fitting and tightened the
>fitting back into the block. To make a long story short I sheered off the
>fitting in the block. No problem I thought, Just use an easy-out and it'll
>come right out. As soon as I applied any torque to the easy-out it shattered
>and left a large piece in the fitting. I managed to get the remaining pieces
>of the easy-out out of the brass fitting. Does anyone have any suggestions as
>to how to remove the rest of the brass fitting?
> Thanks,
> Rich M
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