Date:         Sun, 15 Nov 2015 13:26:48 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil Pressure Switch Removal
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
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John,
  It has been many years since I did that job.  I don't remember my
solution, but I recall that it was very challenging.
How about roughing the socket up on a grinder and then grabbing it with
large vise grips?
  Or grind two flat sides on it for a better grip?

Good luck,
Larry A.


On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 1:06 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> The switch by the crankshaft pulley.
>
> How does one R&R that switch without making it a major repair job. Can't
> get at it from underneath - the oil cooler is in the way. From the top side
> by removing the water pump pulley I can get a 15/16th socket on it,  but
> there isn't enough room to get a rachet or pull handle on the socket.
>
> Just wondering how best to approach this.
>
> Any input would be appreciated.
>
> John
>