Lycoming Special Tool ST-289

[7QBKevin]

While installing SDS O-ring Sealed Induction Tube Flanges I noticed #6 cylinder sump tube (IO-540) that connects to the intake tube via a short nitrile hose was easily rotated by hand. It’s normally swaged/fixed in place. New tool from ACS is $2349-a no go for me. Any advice on where I might be able to rent this tool? Phone calls to Ross and Lycoming planned for Monday. Red Loctite?

 

[jrs14855]

Intake pipe

You will probably need to remove the sump and send it to a specialty shop for repair. Divco in Tulsa may be able to repair it

 

[Kyle Boatright]

I rented the intake tube swaging tool from Zephyr in Florida several years ago. I had to place a refundable deposit $1K, but the rental itself wasn't particularly expensive. You can re-swage the intake tube(s) with the engine installed and without removing the sump.