Problem:
It appears the crankcase ventilation filter housing wasn't just missing a filter, but appears to be clogged in the center hole. How it got that way...who knows. I had hoped to clean it out a get a filter in there so the engine can get the air it needs. Thanks to a tip from Culver
in my build thread, this could be the cause of the engine spewing so much oil from the top rear area all over everything. However, this press fit canister won't even think about coming out.
It is a lot cleaner in that area from spraying stuff all over it, etc....but just won't let go.
Soaked the base in PB Blaster for 24 hours. Can't get a good grip with my hand due to lack of clearance between engine and firewall. With top screwed off, I can grab the wall of it with channel locks and wiggle it, but wiggling and pulling as best I can, it is not budging. Tried prying from the bottom...again, not much clearance to work with, with it in the truck. So any tips before I destroy it?
Thanks guys!