Removing and replacing studs

Tim Allman · Post by **Tim Allman** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:15 pm

Can someone fill me in on the correct method or tool to use to R&R studs? I'm referring to the big ones that hold the top end together as well as the smaller ones such as the exhaust and carb studs.

Thanks,
Tim

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 12:33 pm

I bought a tool at my NAPA dealer which is apx. 3 inch round, has a place for a 1/2 inch drive ratchet and a hole for the stud to go through.
You put the tool over the stud and when you turn it with the ratchet a wheel grabs the stud.
I caution you the the 2 outer front studs can/will break at times. ....................lm

Tim Allman wrote:Can someone fill me in on the correct method or tool to use to R&R studs? I'm referring to the big ones that hold the top end together as well as the smaller ones such as the exhaust and carb studs.

Thanks,
Tim

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:55 pm

I have a set of stud removal 'sockets' like this.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/laser-s ... 0wodB7kD5Q

Inside each 'socket' is a one-way roller clutch (like the starter clutch) which grips the stud without marking it. They work best on parallel studs so do=nt work so well on those outer waisted ones.

G

DJM · Post by **DJM** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:02 pm

Evening Graham,

Yes I have a couple of those too, they work as well as anything I've come across.

Gave the CL an outing this morning, a bit chilly (4 c) but had a good run into the Peak District for lunch about 70 miles in all!

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:25 pm

Envious....

Just got back from my latest US trip. Spent the day putting up Christmas lights, washing cars and shopping. Maybe some bike fun later next week......

G

DJM wrote:Evening Graham,

Yes I have a couple of those too, they work as well as anything I've come across.

Gave the CL an outing this morning, a bit chilly (4 c) but had a good run into the Peak District for lunch about 70 miles in all!

Tim Allman · Post by **Tim Allman** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:44 pm

Thanks for the speedy answers everyone. And, the caution is much appreciated LM.

OldStan · Post by **OldStan** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:54 pm

Low tech way is two nuts jammed together, remove using lower nut. Depends on how tight they are in the case whether it will work or not.

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