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38convsedan · 11-23-2023, 02:47 PM

The oil filler screw on the fan pulley was over tightened at some point and now it won’t budge on my 8BA.

I haven’t been able to remove it since purchasing the car.

Is there an extractor that works on flat-head screws?

If not… what is the procedure for removing the fan pulley assembly from the block? I can probably remove that screw with the pulley removed from the block…

As always, thank you in advance!
~Steve

Bob C · 11-23-2023, 03:14 PM

Have you tried an impact driver?

38convsedan · 11-23-2023, 03:16 PM

No I haven’t tried an impact…but not sure I can get at it with one. I’ll give it a try…

petehoovie · 11-23-2023, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

Have you tried an impact driver?

19Fordy · 11-23-2023, 06:07 PM

To remove the 8BA fan hub pulley you have to remove the bolts that hold the fan hub carrier bracket and drop the assembly down. Then loosen the big nut that holds the generator in place and remove the belts. You may find you have to remove the fan from the fan carrier bracket in order to wiggle it out OR remove the top radiator hoses so you can pull assembly up and out. That way you won't ding your radiator.

FlatheadTed · 11-24-2023, 12:59 AM

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If the impact doesn't work ,Get the Bit from the impact , Cobble up a make shift hose clamp out of 1" wide piece of Tin with a bolt through it and a dimple punched in it to fit over the end to steady it . this should be opposite the bolt ,place the bit in the screw slot with the clamp over it,use a adjustable wrench on it

38convsedan · 11-24-2023, 05:21 PM

Easy Out!
The flat head slot was mangled to the point an impact was unable to bite.
Drilled and used an easy out—-and it easily came out!
Thanks to those who shared suggestions!!

19Fordy · 11-24-2023, 06:27 PM

Wow! You are one of the few folks who have had success with "easy outs" as they can be "not so easy". Good going.

petehoovie · 11-24-2023, 07:05 PM

YouTube Video > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gozgtpux4AI

Newc · 11-24-2023, 08:14 PM

Fill with oil and rotate 90 degrees excess runs out and then close it up. Right ? Newc

38convsedan · 11-24-2023, 08:56 PM

Thanks Newc! That was my next question…

Mac VP · 11-25-2023, 07:19 AM

If you had to drill through the screw, chances are that some metal particles fell into the cavity within the hub. It’s easy to take the fan assembly apart…..I’d suggest doing so in order to give the inner parts a good cleaning. Reassemble and fill with oil as was explained above. The correct amount of oil will stay inside.

47Monarch · 11-25-2023, 09:00 AM

Don't forget to put a rag under the pulley to catch the excess oil also DON'T FORGET to remove the rag befor starting the car

38convsedan · 11-25-2023, 09:04 AM

Mac VP, Actually, I drilled only into the screw head and did not engage the thread shaft.
I was fortunate the easy out was able to bite enough to release the screw at that depth.

Thanks for the advice, 47Monarch!! Forgetting to remove the rag is something I would totally do!!!

11-23-2023, 02:47 PM	#1
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley The oil filler screw on the fan pulley was over tightened at some point and now it won’t budge on my 8BA. I haven’t been able to remove it since purchasing the car. Is there an extractor that works on flat-head screws? If not… what is the procedure for removing the fan pulley assembly from the block? I can probably remove that screw with the pulley removed from the block… As always, thank you in advance! ~Steve

11-23-2023, 03:16 PM	#3
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley No I haven’t tried an impact…but not sure I can get at it with one. I’ll give it a try… Last edited by 38convsedan; 11-23-2023 at 05:48 PM.

11-24-2023, 12:59 AM	#6
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the impact doesn't work ,Get the Bit from the impact , Cobble up a make shift hose clamp out of 1" wide piece of Tin with a bolt through it and a dimple punched in it to fit over the end to steady it . this should be opposite the bolt ,place the bit in the screw slot with the clamp over it,use a adjustable wrench on it __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

11-24-2023, 05:21 PM	#7
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Easy Out! The flat head slot was mangled to the point an impact was unable to bite. Drilled and used an easy out—-and it easily came out! Thanks to those who shared suggestions!! Last edited by 38convsedan; 11-24-2023 at 05:40 PM.

11-24-2023, 06:27 PM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Wow! You are one of the few folks who have had success with "easy outs" as they can be "not so easy". Good going.

11-24-2023, 07:05 PM	#9
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,151	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley YouTube Video > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gozgtpux4AI __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

11-24-2023, 08:14 PM	#10
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Fill with oil and rotate 90 degrees excess runs out and then close it up. Right ? Newc

11-24-2023, 08:56 PM	#11
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Thanks Newc! That was my next question…

11-25-2023, 07:19 AM	#12
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,361	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley If you had to drill through the screw, chances are that some metal particles fell into the cavity within the hub. It’s easy to take the fan assembly apart…..I’d suggest doing so in order to give the inner parts a good cleaning. Reassemble and fill with oil as was explained above. The correct amount of oil will stay inside. __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com

11-25-2023, 09:00 AM	#13
47Monarch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sydney Nova Scotia Posts: 126	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Don't forget to put a rag under the pulley to catch the excess oil also DON'T FORGET to remove the rag befor starting the car

11-25-2023, 09:04 AM	#14
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Frozen oil filler screw on fan pulley Mac VP, Actually, I drilled only into the screw head and did not engage the thread shaft. I was fortunate the easy out was able to bite enough to release the screw at that depth. Thanks for the advice, 47Monarch!! Forgetting to remove the rag is something I would totally do!!! Last edited by 38convsedan; 11-25-2023 at 09:50 AM.