Removing old pipes from blowers

[Chads]

How do you get them out of old blowers I have one that ineed to replumb and cant get them to budge 2 1/2 inch pipes i think?

 

[Jim Martin]

Re: Old plumbing parts

if it is metal a little heat will also help.....

 

[Chads]

Re: Old plumbing parts

I'm thinking I need that attached to a tank for leverage

 

[RUGMAN1969]

Re: Old plumbing parts

Been there done that....A spray can of PB Blaster.....can be found at any good auto parts store. Let soak for 24 hrs

 

[Doug Cox]

Re: Old plumbing parts

I would take my sawzall to it and cut it lengthwise until you barely hit the blower threads and then bend it inward and it'll come out. A hell of alot faster than any other way.

 

[rhino1]

Re: Old plumbing parts

cut a notch into the pipe, then use air chisel to loosen

 

[John Watson]

Re: Old plumbing parts

2 hammers, Hold one against the pipe and hit opisite side with other. Will shockand help break threads loose. A good soaking in a penentrating oil and a Hot wrench if available. cutting, filing and bending have a bad ending if you go to far.....

A good chain strap wrench like Jim showes with a cheater pipe works wonders also...

Jim, Like that one better than the Vice grip one I have from back in my welding days..

 

[alazo1]

Re: Old plumbing parts

Take it to a muffler shop as a last resort.

Albert

 

[nickreal]

Re: Old plumbing parts

36" Pipe Wrench and use a cheater. If you don't want to invest in a 150 dollar pipe wrench get a plumber to do it for a six pack or something.

 

[bob vawter]

Re: Old plumbing parts

I hammer drilled lead anchors in my garage floor for jus this problem! If you heat..make sure that you don expand the fitting itsef.....cuz you will.....

 

[Jay D]

Re: Old plumbing parts

I had a devil of a time taking one out too. Tried just about ALL the above and finally took it to my rental/mechanic buddy. He used oxy/acetalyne torch, big hammer and a chisel. cut it from the inside and caved in the fitting with the chisel and hammer. what a pain....... :x

 

[Doug Cox]

Re: Old plumbing parts

My way will take about 15 minutes