720 oil elbow broken...how to remove?

[tnaant]

Had a 720 engine dropped by UPS. It broke the hose nipple / elbow off the bottom of the crank case rotary side. I tried using a flat head screw driver to make a notch and turn, but this didnt work. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[timmyboy76]

if you can get enuf to grab, flare it out, for the hose to be able to be pinched on it with hose clamp. There really isnt that much "pressure" made in that area..(rv cavity).

 

[tnaant]

Yeah...I would, but it broke it all off inside it. I dunno if my only option is to drill it, then re-tap it, or find some sort of insert, like a spark plug insert if you strip it out.

 

[hardtarge]

whats the story with this motor, may be easier to file a claim with UPS, and ship it back to the builder.

did you take any pictures of the create? any evidence of damage?

 

[ski-d00]

use a large ez out, it will come right out

 

[tnaant]

Didn't want to go through the hassle of UPS, I need the engine...Can I get an easy out at sears?

 

[jhjesse]

Yes you can get an ez out at sears or any auto parts store. Spray it good with WD-40 and let it soak for a while befor trying it.