Removing block heater from a 258?

[Bruce S]

Any idea how to remove an engine block heater from a 258. Saw one at a yard today that I thought I might be able to use, but have no idea how to get it out.
There is a screw in the middle, but it doesn't seem to come all the way out, just loosens up. Its near the rear of the engine, I think replacing a normal freeze plug.
Doubt I'd ever have a REAL need to use the heater, but if its not hard to get out, figure it couldn't hurt to have it.
thanks
bruce

[ July 24, 2003, 10:02 PM: Message edited by: Bruce S ]

[Rye]

The screw is what holds in the block heater...
Kind of like a plant hook thru a drywall ceiling.

They're not that expensive... besides they can short out over time, so there is no telling if it still works. It's recomended to use a block heater only when the temp drop below 20F.

I lived in North Dakota for 6 yrs and had a block heater in all my vehicles. Had to..since most of the winter is below Zero.

[mtn goat]

Boy, they can be tough! I had one when I rebuilt that sounds similar to yours...I tried everything to get that sucker out...finally I just let the machine shop pull it...Good Luck!