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fftoddster · 02-12-2016, 10:10 PM

Once the threaded nut is removed from the sensor in the head is the bulb part supposed to be able to come straight out?

Don't want to break anything but it does not seem to want to come out. Any tricks?

JSeery · 02-12-2016, 10:30 PM

Yep, should just come out. Most likely has a sediment build up around it.

40cpe · 02-12-2016, 10:31 PM

If you are trying to remove a stock Ford sender, they are all one piece and should come out all together. The capillary tube of a mechanical gauge does have a nut holding the bulb in, but the bulb should pull out once the nut is removed.

Lawson Cox · 02-12-2016, 11:48 PM

You might get a dental pick or some small pointed instrument and gradually and gently scrap around the edge, between the block and the bulb and remove any crud that has settled in there. A very gentle tap or two on the head where the bulb rests may also loosen up some crud. Don't tap on the bulb as you may damage it.

Terry,OH · 02-13-2016, 09:45 AM

In order to prevent possible costly damage, drain coolant and remove radiator hose and push the bulb out from inside the water pump neck.

19Fordy · 02-13-2016, 10:07 AM

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34PKUP · 02-13-2016, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

In order to prevent possible costly damage, drain coolant and remove radiator hose and push the bulb out from inside the water pump neck.

Suppose if this is a '36 engine from inside the "water pump neck" would work. If it's a '37 then that would probably work also.

19Fordy · 02-13-2016, 11:22 AM

OK. Thanks.

fftoddster · 02-13-2016, 01:30 PM

Thanks everyone.
Got it out with a combination of everyones advice.

jake197000 · 02-13-2016, 07:14 PM

i think they made a tool for pulling those back in the day

deuce_roadster · 02-13-2016, 07:54 PM

Yeah, there is a KR Wilson tool that does lift the bulb out.

fftoddster · 02-14-2016, 01:15 PM

I had made my own little tool. Just a long bolt with a shot piece of metal on it to go under the bulb so I could put some upwards pressure.

I suppose a small heel bar would have worked if I had a small enough one.

02-12-2016, 10:10 PM	#1
fftoddster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 158	temp sending unit removal Once the threaded nut is removed from the sensor in the head is the bulb part supposed to be able to come straight out? Don't want to break anything but it does not seem to want to come out. Any tricks?

02-12-2016, 10:30 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: temp sending unit removal Yep, should just come out. Most likely has a sediment build up around it.

02-12-2016, 10:31 PM	#3
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,025	Re: temp sending unit removal If you are trying to remove a stock Ford sender, they are all one piece and should come out all together. The capillary tube of a mechanical gauge does have a nut holding the bulb in, but the bulb should pull out once the nut is removed.

02-12-2016, 11:48 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: temp sending unit removal You might get a dental pick or some small pointed instrument and gradually and gently scrap around the edge, between the block and the bulb and remove any crud that has settled in there. A very gentle tap or two on the head where the bulb rests may also loosen up some crud. Don't tap on the bulb as you may damage it. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

02-13-2016, 09:45 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,773	Re: temp sending unit removal In order to prevent possible costly damage, drain coolant and remove radiator hose and push the bulb out from inside the water pump neck.

02-13-2016, 10:07 AM	#6
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,983	Re: temp sending unit removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ???

02-13-2016, 11:22 AM	#8
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,983	Re: temp sending unit removal OK. Thanks.

02-13-2016, 01:30 PM	#9
fftoddster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 158	Re: temp sending unit removal Thanks everyone. Got it out with a combination of everyones advice.

02-13-2016, 07:14 PM	#10
jake197000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 353	Re: temp sending unit removal i think they made a tool for pulling those back in the day

02-13-2016, 07:54 PM	#11
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,807	Re: temp sending unit removal Yeah, there is a KR Wilson tool that does lift the bulb out.

02-14-2016, 01:15 PM	#12
fftoddster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 158	Re: temp sending unit removal I had made my own little tool. Just a long bolt with a shot piece of metal on it to go under the bulb so I could put some upwards pressure. I suppose a small heel bar would have worked if I had a small enough one.