Any tips for removing dipstick tube

[Bugsb70]

Bought a chrome dipstick tube to go with some of the other engine chrome. I have taken them out of other engines, but this one seems tight (302). Other than just working it out, does anyone have any tips to make the job easier???

[mrsnicks]

Make sure it's not a screw in type. My 351W is a screw in type. If it does screw in I find a brake line wrench works best.

Patrick

[cep62]

Put a bolt that just fits in the top of the tube, clamp- it with a vise grip then hammer up on the vise grip while turning it back and forth. Dont rock it because that might break the bottom off.

[Bugsb70]

Thanks. It's not threaded, so I'll try no.2.