BBC Water Pump Bypass Fitting

**Bill Pritchard** · #1 12-12-2016, 07:44 PM

Is there any kind of special tool made for removal and/or installation of the water pump bypass hose fitting in a big block Chevy? This fitting has a slot in the one end, and I'm sure many (if not most)of these fittings have had a large screwdriver used for installation.....but the potential for damage or distortion of the fitting end would seem to make this a less-than-ideal choice.

Trying to remove an old one from a water pump that has been used for years is 'mission impossible' with a big screwdriver. A huge vise-Grip or ChannelLock pliers would undoubtedly work, but would also destroy the fitting. Any suggestions?

**earntaz** · #2 12-12-2016, 07:54 PM

heat -- heat -- heat ... last resort, slide a piece of round stock or a socket of the correct size inside the fitting and use a vise grips. Any damage will be covered by hose when installed and not evident. TAZ

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #3 12-13-2016, 12:12 PM

A really large screwdriver (like 24" long!) worked perfectly for me....

**earntaz** · #4 12-13-2016, 12:33 PM

OK Marlin -- you started it ... I've used a flat end tire tool that I ground down to fit the slots. Used a a large adjustable end wrench to turn tool ... TAZ

Verne_Frantz · #5 12-13-2016, 01:16 PM

Bill,
If you have an old socket you'd sacrifice, find one that is a close fit around the fitting, cut two slots in it, then place a flat piece of steel in the slots that fits into the notches in the hose fitting.

Verne

**earntaz** · #6 12-13-2016, 03:32 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bill,
If you have an old socket you'd sacrifice, find one that is a close fit around the fitting, cut two slots in it, then place a flat piece of steel in the slots that fits into the notches in the hose fitting.

Verne</div></div>

Good idea!

**X66 714** · #7 12-13-2016, 04:38 PM

There were several socket to adjust the tie rod ends on early Chevrolets, probably other cars also. I bought some on e-bay for cheap...Joe

**Big Block Bill** · #8 12-13-2016, 07:44 PM

X-2 I use a "Drag Link Adjusting Socket" for heavy duty trucks.

Bill

**Bill Pritchard** · #9 12-14-2016, 12:31 AM

Great ideas, everyone....thanks to all who have responded [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

**Bill Pritchard** · #10 12-14-2016, 01:01 AM

Big Block Bill,

That looks like exactly what I need.....checking into one on eBay right now!

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