My bleader thing is striped

[itsmy72f100]

I can't get it off any suggestions much appreciated. It is on the 71 I bought yesterday no power brakes. I think that since the master cyclendar is still full after driveing for 3 miles that the brakes just need to be bled but can't do it with the bleeder nut stripped.

[FORDification]

Well, it just means it's time to get a pair of Vise-grips on the bleeder and twist it out....which of course means you'll have to replace it.

[itsmy72f100]

that didn't fair too well for me I still can't get it off. I even used cheater bars to clamp it, its stuck like chuck dang that PO

[FORDification]

Well then, considering that the brake cylinder the bleeder valve threads into is only about $10-$12, I'd suggest just replacing it.

[itsmy72f100]

That sounds like a plan. On another note I am sorry to hear your losing the shop I hope you find a beauty of a home with 10 acres and a 5 car shop for a steal.

[SoCal]

Well then, considering that the brake cylinder the bleeder valve threads into is only about $10-$12, I'd suggest just replacing it.

Yup, replace it, its easy. Have you tried some penetrating lube yet? I just went thru this a few months ago. One came loose, one came off with the cylinder and was replaced.

[kaptnkaos]

You could break or cut the head of the bleeder screw off and use an ez-out to get it out...
Or just do like Keith said and replace the cylinder itself...

KaptnKA S