47 Willys Oil return line plugged

[Bradhoffmeister]

After fixinf the Mickey mouse oil return line, I went to install the line to the correct hole and learned the previous mechanics have inserted a brass plug with a flat style driver slot. I have no room to remove this, nor is there any room to drill this out. I have no idea how to remove this. The motor mount prevents a drill from being used , I used a small ratchet style wrench with flat bit and was not able to remove it. I sprayed it with free all and heated it slightly , any suggestions woudl be great. I am so close to having this running again. These are all the new parts thus far : Radiator, Water pump, oil lines, oil pressure indicator lines, Fuel gauge sending unit, Head machined, New valve cover gasket and new copper head gasket, New studs/Bolts, Thermostat, New fan, Belt, Spark plugs, new radiator lines, Multiple grade 8 bolts etc.

[okiemark]

I have a right angle Dewalt drill that is a handy son of a gun sometimes, but I don't think I could get even that in that space.

[LarrBeard]

AWhhh man.

And, in my nightmares I can see trying to get to that plug, getting a bit crossways and breaking off half of the slot ion that brittle brass.

Wild Idea 1: Pull the driver side fender to get access? A lot of work, but less work than pulling the engine to get to it. While the fender is off, you get easier access to the fuel pump ...

Wild Idea 2: In the attached picture you see the line that takes oil to the rocker arm on the F-134. There is an oil port just above the oil sensor hole. Does the L-134 block have a port there? You could use that as a supply line to the filter.

Wild Idea 3: Bad idea, but the oil filter is a partial flow filter, better than no filter but it still isn't that great of a filter. Just change oil every 3K miles or every year - which ever comes first.

Question to the group: Is there another plug on that block we don't use that gives access to an oil gallery

[bmorgil]

The key here is to grab the pressurized oil and send it to the top of the filter. The port that plug is in, is in the front of the main oil galley, the best place to get it right after the pump picks it up. That said, it could go on the other end of the oil galley where the oil pressure gauge port is. okiemark has the right thought. A right angle small chuck drill should work. I have a Milwaukee also, however I have a cheap Harbor Freight right angle air drill that is very small. You may need to shorten a drill bit. I have also used a cable drive Dremmell in very tight spots. I hope you can get it out, it would be nice to "un-hack that".

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-ei...ill-67474.html

[Bradhoffmeister]

That's how it is now. They had a mess. I would like to post a image. I cannot upload in forum?

[LarrBeard]

That's how it is now. They had a mess. I would like to post a image. I cannot upload in forum?

1. Take your picture and store it on your device or computer

2. Log into the Forum. Select a topic.

3. Write your story.

4. Roll down the page past the end of the message box, past the Icons, past "Submit Reply" down to the "Manage Attachments" grey box.

5. Click/select the "Manage Attachments" box.

6. A Menu will pop up called "Manage Attachments, Upload files from your computer"

7. Select the "Choose File" box and go to the image or picture you want to upload. Select it.

8. Once you select it, hit the "Upload" box and off it will go. There will be a little line at the bottom showing upload progress in %. When it is done, a box titled "Current Attachments" will pop up showing how many images you have attached. If you want to post another picture, repeat the process. Otherwise select "Close this window".

9. You can "Preview Post" to make sure that what you want to post is there. There is a limit of five attachments to any one post. Your images will show up as "Attached Thumbnails". They are stored as pretty low resolution images, so they don't enlarge very well.

It is easier than it sounds here. It's best not to embed images in the text of a post because some browsers will open the picture, but will log you out of the forum when you try to go back.

[bmorgil]

That's how it is now. They had a mess. I would like to post a image. I cannot upload in forum?

More on posting a photo, what Larry said.

https://willysjeepforum.kaiserwillys...re-in-a-thread

[okiemark]

You know, I might be able to get in there with a cut off bit. It is hard to tell from the photo, but that is worth a look. If you could get a hole in it, an EZ out might bring it out.

[LarrBeard]

Just bring some Band-Aids, send the wife shopping and run the grandkids out of the garage. It ain't gonna be fun!

[Bradhoffmeister]

I was able to remove it, with a few f bombs and 2 busted knuckles. LOL, Worth every moment at this point. This has become a labor of love. All is well for the most part. As mentioned before, the carb needs rebuilt. I am in crunch mode. I had expectations to have it ready for the memorial day parade. Most local shops have no idea how to rebuild a carb as everything is injected. I live in NKY/Cincinnati Ohio. The only guy I know has his shop shut down. Performance Off Road. Roy Carl he is not far from the house in Alexandria. He is well know in the Jeep world. I will reach out and see if he can do me a favor?