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Old 11-28-2021, 01:53 PM   #1
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Angry 1937 mechanical temp sender removal help

Folks, I am preparing to pull my 85 flatty. I am unable to get the original temp sender out of the iron head. Concerned about damaging the bulbs in the head. Need ideas. Thanks.

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Old 11-28-2021, 03:10 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1937 mechanical temp sender removal help

Tricky...very delicate...obviously, do not pull on the tube. you'll need work through the hose outlet in top of the head. Try and get some sorta 'hooked' bar down through that opening so you can apply 'lifting' pressure to bottom of bulb. A slide hammer type of thing would assist...use lots of penetrating oil, and patience. do not get rough with it...good luck! When you go to re-install it, apply lots of anti-seize around it and only just 'nip' up the nut; it does not need massive torque to seal the bulb to the head. This will make the job far easier next time. Good luck!
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Old 11-28-2021, 04:07 PM   #3
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DO NOT APPLY PRESSURE TO THE BULB ITSELF OR YOU'LL BE SORRY. Before you start trying to unscrew the fitting, first apply a generous application of ATF/Acetone (50/50 mix) to the threads and gentle tapping all around as you gently try to loosen it up. Patience and ease are your friends here. Charles Atlas is not your friend here, if you are old enough to remember him. Good Luck. Lawson
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