stuck check valve in Holley

[Gene King]

Hey guys,
I'm rebuilding an older Holley 1850-2 for my sq body and I can't get this pump booster check valve unstuck despite my best efforts. Its soaked in brakleen/carb cleaner for almost a week and I tried to blow compressed air best I could from it's backside. I don't have anything small enough to grab it with those detents in the photo. Anyone know any other cheap tricks I could try?

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[Turbo4whl]

Custom made tool. Take a larger flat blade screw driver with a hex drive at the handle end. Grind or file the blade until it fits perfectly in the slots.

The carb needs to be held fast in some manner. Using a wrench on the hex drive of the screw driver, un-thread the check valve. Maintain down pressure on the screwdriver handle. Small amount of heat helps. Use a heat gun if there is any trace of fuel in the carb.


Should add, use quality type rust cutter at this time.

 

[Paladin]

Damn, that thing is filthy to begin! Needs a good soaking submerged in Chem-Dip for a few days then try the above mentioned method. Good luck, HOLLEYS RULE!!!!!

 

[Gene King]

Thanks Turbo, can't believe I didn't think of lighting it on fire . Butane torch + air compressor made it pop right out.
Heh yea it's filthy. I have a matching pair of them I bought for 40 bucks, this is just the one that was closer.
Thanks guys

 

[Gene King]

Thought I had this job buttoned up with that but white crap keeps getting onto my needle and jets