Removing and replacing studs

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:12 pm

When working on 50-year-old engines I've found it best to not go looking for trouble... Unless the threads on the studs are ruined or they need to go into another set of cases, I'm not messing with 'em!

malcolmgb · Post by **malcolmgb** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 6:56 pm

I use a similar tool to the one LM described and providing you grip as low on the stud as possible to prevent torsional twisting and apply some heat to the alloy cases you stand a good chance of removing them.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:06 pm

I agree with this. .............lm

Nick wrote:When working on 50-year-old engines I've found it best to not go looking for trouble... Unless the threads on the studs are ruined or they need to go into another set of cases, I'm not messing with 'em!

Tim Allman · Post by **Tim Allman** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:02 am

My plan is to transfer studs from a damaged case to a good one without studs. I have a few new ones but I still have to remove some. Thanks for all the advice.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:31 pm

Does sound necessary for sure. ...............lm

Tim Allman wrote:My plan is to transfer studs from a damaged case to a good one without studs. I have a few new ones but I still have to remove some. Thanks for all the advice.