Rocker oil feed tube

[Catman977]

Hi everyone. I'am having trouble pulling the feed tube, to replace the seal on the end. It will turn completely but wont pull out. This is the tube that feeds the Rocker arm. is there anything, I could pour down to maybe soften the seal? Thanks Max

 

[a49deere]

What you're working on would help a lot!

 

[nashranch]

Maybe Kroil or pb blaster

 

[shaun wallace]

Pried many out with side cutters.

 

[pomester]

Hi everyone. I'am having trouble pulling the feed tube, to replace the seal on the end. It will turn completely but wont pull out. This is the tube that feeds the Rocker arm. is there anything, I could pour down to maybe soften the seal? Thanks Max

"...anything, I could pour down..."

Anything you 'pour down' the tube is not going to reach the seal.

The seal is a small square sectioned O-ring. It is stuck to the block and the steel shaft is turning inside it. You could remove the side cover and access the point where the tube is inserted into the block and possibly drip a drop or two of something or use a heat gun. I agree with Shaun's experience, I use a pair of pliers to grab the tube and use the valve cover gasket surface of the head for a fulcrum to lever the tube out.