Re: Water Distribution Tube Removal

Posted by David Grubbs On 2011/7/10 20:10:32

I rebuilt my 51 200 using a 327. On both cars, I used a long piece of 3/8" dia all-thread, about 4 feet long as a puller. By bending about a 1" L at the end of it, it worked pretty well. I had to try several times inserting it and rotating the rod to hook it in the holes. The tube is basically flat, and the holes are on the right hand side as you face the engine. I found that by running the rod in towards the end of the engine, I could pull it out without much difficulty. When I pulled on a hole closer to the radiator, it wouldn't move. If you need a photo of the tube, let me know and I'll shoot you one of my spare (I have two, so one is for sale at $60, what I paid for it.)
However, I'll bet you a dollar yours is in good shape, and the problem is either the water pump or more likely the radiator. Both the one in my old engine and the spare 327 looked just like the new old stock one I bought. Good luck either way.