Mark Simmons Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I am not new to this forum but do not post a lot I have a Buick 233 engine that is disassembled and about ready to go to the machine shop. I am having a boat load of trouble trying to remove the temp bulb from the head. To date I have soaked it with PB Blaster, WD-4, and Liquid Wrench Super Penetrating Oil all to no avail. This bulb is so tight that the liquid that is sprayed into the hole just sits there. Any and all methods you can come up with will be tried. Stuart in Australia said these things can be rebuilt. Does anyone have a lead as to who is doing this kind of work? Can the bulb be accessed from the soft plug hole in the back of the head or from the rocker arm alignment stud at the rear of the the top of the head ? Thanks for any and all input. Mark :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I agree with Stuart. I seem to recall reading an article about it in "Skinned Knuckles" magazine some time ago.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette58 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I had the same problem removing this bulb. Finally it helped to have Coca Cola more than a day around the bulb.Feel free to try.Unfortunately the tube was already broken and need to be fixed.Uli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 So here I am and yes the bulb is still stuck in the head. It looks like it'll have to be destroyed to get it out of the head. Does anyone out there have a picture of this part that they are willing to share so I can see exactly what I'm looking at. Hopefully to minimize damage. Thanks, Mark BCA # 45145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicksplus Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Mark:I destroyed bulb on my Buick 8 years ago, I finally had to drill it for a sheet metal screw and pull it out with a slide hammer. You only have to worry about avoiding damage to the seat in the head, your damaged bulb is quite replaceable.There is a fellow in Florida/Vermont called "The Temperature Gauge Guy" who used to advertise regularly in Hemmings. He fixes these for reasonable prices and has plenty of the original style bulbs to replace yours. Look in Hemmings under "Services". The Skinned Knuckles article has a DIY solution that would probably also work, if you're handy.Good luck...Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidAU Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Mark, You could try and get a can of Freeze & Release. Cheap to buy and I have found it to be very good at loosening up stuck bolts etc. It may help you out. Just squirt plenty on to the bulb so it really freezes.Welcome to: Loctite® Freeze & ReleaseDavid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette58 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 So here I am and yes the bulb is still stuck in the head. It looks like it'll have to be destroyed to get it out of the head. Does anyone out there have a picture of this part that they are willing to share so I can see exactly what I'm looking at. Hopefully to minimize damage. Thanks, Mark BCA # 45145You can see the bulb in the lower left corner of the picture.Instructions for repair: http://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgaugeUli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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