Headstuds

[dannygraves]

I split so many craftsman sockets on that car... I won't buy craftsman anymore...

[dannygraves]

I had to add 20 more feet of cheater to the breaker bar to break those SOBs loose!

You are lucky your tools held up!!

btw, it was 2 feet, not 20, that was a typo

[M.F.D.B.]

I split so many craftsman sockets on that car... I won't buy craftsman anymore...

Dude, 105 ft/ lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should have been using impact sockets or a friggin hand grenade!!

[dannygraves]

you also have to think, they were all seized at that torque rate from 40 years of abuse... each one let out a loud pop when I broke it loose, although sometimes the pop was another socket... the funny thing is, I broke a handfull of 15/16" sockets on that, and the only one that didn't break was a stanley, and it was also the cheapest, go figure

[dannygraves]

I split so many craftsman sockets on that car... I won't buy craftsman anymore...

Dude, 105 ft/ lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should have been using impact sockets or a friggin hand grenade!!

I broke a handfull of other sized on different bolts, I split a 1/2" removing the radiator shroud top center bolt

[M.F.D.B.]

15/16"

Thats a HOOOGE head bolt!!

[dannygraves]

there is a reason they liked to use these motors in old boats, they were huge and heavy and very thick walled!

[M.F.D.B.]

there is a reason they liked to use these motors in old boats, they were huge and heavy and very thick walled!

So in other words, they would sink faster??

[britincali]

How do you plan to enlarge the gasket holes without fukking the gasket??

I practised today on an old one and as long as you have a decent drill bit and go slow it comes out alright.

[lewisclan]

Jay do you have problems running the bottle on stock gaskets?? Also, Britt, do you think the gasket might be the problem?? Most people use a copper gasket on high compression/boost/NOS apps...

I havent yet in fact I reuse my gaskets several times before tossing em I just spray each side with copper coat and let it dry before I reinstall it

[dannygraves]

Jay do you have problems running the bottle on stock gaskets?? Also, Britt, do you think the gasket might be the problem?? Most people use a copper gasket on high compression/boost/NOS apps...

I havent yet in fact I reuse my gaskets several times before tossing em I just spray each side with copper coat and let it dry before I reinstall it

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[dannygraves]

there is a reason they liked to use these motors in old boats, they were huge and heavy and very thick walled!

So in other words, they would sink faster??

corrosion isn't a big problem because of the thick-ass walls.

[M.F.D.B.]

I reuse my gaskets several times before tossing em I just spray each side with copper coat and let it dry before I reinstall it

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I bet you guys just flip the condom inside out too eh??

[dannygraves]

not all of us have a sugar momma like you do!

[M.F.D.B.]

not all of us have a sugar momma like you do!

Dont be haten!!

[iggys-amsoil]

How do you plan to enlarge the gasket holes without fukking the gasket??

I practised today on an old one and as long as you have a decent drill bit and go slow it comes out alright.

What size Reamer you need Brit? .375-.390? Millimeters are not going to help me here. Remember, your on the other side of the Pond.

Twist drill ain't gona get it, "One Slip and Down the Hole You'll Fall." -P F

I'll see if I can bring ya one Sunday.

Also I don't if its a good idea not having a shoulder on the new studs. OEM ones are designed like that for a reason. I wouldn't want the thread at the shank to put pressure, expanding the cylinder and cause it to crack there. Understand?

[britincali]

Im not following iggy

[britincali]

If you are talkin about the threads on the stud expanding on the lip of the barrel I dont think thats gonna be an issue as there is still a gap....




Ive also been wondering exactly what size to do the holes in the head and gasket, Ive been leaning towards 11mm (dont know what that is in inches)

[iggys-amsoil]

If you are talkin about the threads on the stud expanding on the lip of the barrel I dont think thats gonna be an issue as there is still a gap....

Ya I kind thought that.

I'm just concerned about where the thread ends at the shoulder of the stud pressing against the thread inside the cylinder, possibly causing the cylinder to crack.

Maybe this is a none issue cause sometimes when the head comes off a couple of the studs are already loose.

11mm hmmm.... maybe .406 = 11/32"

[britincali]

11mm hmmm.... maybe .406 = 11/32"

Im not sure on the size but the hole has to be larger than the stud @ 10mm otherwise it would be a press fit

[iggys-amsoil]

Got a mic to measure the new stud?

[M.F.D.B.]

Guys the stud is tapered because its smaller on one side then the other. If you didnt taper and left a "step" you would have a HUGE stress riser...

[britincali]

Got a mic to measure the new stud?

Ive not miked it but im pretty sure its 10mm

[Roostius_Maximus]

throw it back on the hone after

[britincali]

Already done and as of an hour ago making smoke.






What do you mean hone it after?