Removing 1967 273 Dipstick Tube Without Damaging It?

that's why I use the tapered punch. It fits tight against the tube so it doesn't deform.

Lol, it only fits tight at the top interference, being tapered it will deform below that where it's gripped.
In my experience, the bolts fit amazingly snug, especially the shouldered/unthreaded area for a continuously supported area to pinch with a tool.
If you squeeze the tube 90* with the bolt still inserted, it re-conforms to round.
Pushrod works good too.