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Rusk · 05-19-2019, 10:19 PM

I have a '36 with a stock engine and I'm trying to remove the temp gauge tube from the water pump without damaging it. I tried gently pulling on it with pliers, but felt like I was going to crush or kink the capillary. Any suggestions?

05-19-2019, 10:19 PM	#1
Rusk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 172	Any tricks to removing a stuck temp gauge tube? I have a '36 with a stock engine and I'm trying to remove the temp gauge tube from the water pump without damaging it. I tried gently pulling on it with pliers, but felt like I was going to crush or kink the capillary. Any suggestions?