I had this same problem with my '74 Midget. I use a product call Kroil as a
rust breaker, but other ones exist. Let the studs soak over night. The
with a light hammer, that's LIGHT, tapping on the housing and studs (raise
the nuts to protect the stud end) appy some heat with a propane torch. TAKE
YOUR TIME!!!!! They will come off but you will have to be very patient.
When replacing, anti seize liberally. Good luck.
Geoff '74 Midget
-----Original Message-----
From: Dwgwater@aol.com <Dwgwater@aol.com>
To: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, October 29, 1998 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: Temperature guage
>On the topic of replacing thermostats, does anyone have a method that works
>for getting the outlet pipe off? I haven't replaced the thermostat last
>antifreeze change (ok the last few) because the outlet pipe is firmly
welded
>to the head. I've heard that replacements are hard to find, so I didn't
stick
>a crowbar in the hole and pry it off, but hitting it with a hammer to
loosen
>had no effect. Thanks.
>
>Dave Groundwater
>70 Midget (the Midget or the MG)
>
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