Dumb thing to break: Dipstick Tube

[IH3444]

That wire trick is brilliant....sheer genius! I like it, thanks for sharing the idea. You are a thinker, I like it.

 

[Hay Pirate]

Well, I got it.
As with any repairs on a farm, it was hard and took a longer than expected.

First, I threaded a 9/16 bolt in it and then used a long pin (my ratchet) to hit it upwards. Little did I know it WAS infact moving out. Really slow.
Then it was far enough out that I could take my Mini Vise-Grips and crunch the top in a square. Then I'd take my big vise grips and grab hold of the small ones and thread the **** thing out, this actually worked. Slowly, it moved out and then I got the new one in!

Thanks for the advice guys! I know I didn't use all of the techniques, but knowing there was a way helped and saved me a lot!

 

[irwin]

Well, I got it.
As with any repairs on a farm, it was hard and took a longer than expected.

First, I threaded a 9/16 bolt in it and then used a long pin (my ratchet) to hit it upwards. Little did I know it WAS infact moving out. Really slow.
Then it was far enough out that I could take my Mini Vise-Grips and crunch the top in a square. Then I'd take my big vise grips and grab hold of the small ones and thread the **** thing out, this actually worked. Slowly, it moved out and then I got the new one in!

Thanks for the advice guys! I know I didn't use all of the techniques, but knowing there was a way helped and saved me a lot!

Good for you! another experience under your belt. glad ya didn't have to drop the pan.