panhandler1956
Well Known Member
I'm converting an IO-360-A1A from fixed pitch back to constant speed. Among the myriad of issues I have ran into, this latest one has me spooked.
There is a fitting on the nose of the crankcase that is now occupied by a plug, but needs to have a steel 90 degree fitting for the stainless steel oil line that runs from the governor. This plug is very very stuck! I have tried soaking it in liquid wrench, taping on it in various ways, different versions of the 1/4" allen wrench to engage what is left of the teeth and nothing is moving it.
I am considering using a large size easy-out that will engage just the inside the hex slot as I don't want to drill it for fear of getting metal inside my crankcase - any sage advice before I do some real damage?![Eek! :eek: :eek:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
There is a fitting on the nose of the crankcase that is now occupied by a plug, but needs to have a steel 90 degree fitting for the stainless steel oil line that runs from the governor. This plug is very very stuck! I have tried soaking it in liquid wrench, taping on it in various ways, different versions of the 1/4" allen wrench to engage what is left of the teeth and nothing is moving it.
I am considering using a large size easy-out that will engage just the inside the hex slot as I don't want to drill it for fear of getting metal inside my crankcase - any sage advice before I do some real damage?
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