On Mon, 14 Jul 1997, robert williford
Short of drilling the studs try PB Blaster, it's available at
places like NAPA costs about $3.50 a can.It worked for me on rusted
manifold bolts and a frozen bleeder. Let it sit for a while then turn it
just a shade then tighten it and again loosen it. In other words keep
working it back and forth. What ever you do don't rush it. You may need to
put some heat on it with a propane tourch I have yet to find something
that the PB blaster hasn't freed up.
...Art
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> still awaiting carb parts for the 73 'b. have flushed coolant system,
> but can't refill until i fix the broken water outlet stud. have drained
> the gearbox, but can't refill until i can manage to get the damned refill
> plug loose (two days of futile tugging using a variety of tools---the
> trans & od are from a 79 or 80 model, hence the plug is under the car
> on the side of the transmission...i've been dragging myself across the
> concrete trying to get this thing off!!!)
>
> oh yeah, tube shocks...
>
> the po added a shock conversion that was apparently available from
> moss some time ago. i believe the manufacturer is kmb(?). it provides
> a _very_ stiff ride; not the most comfortable among the numerous
> potholes in columbia sc. the handling, however, is superb. even with
> worn a-arm bushings (new ones are coming with the carb parts i've
> ordered), everything feels tight.
>
> has anyone come up with a suitable replacement (other than spax) for
> these shocks? while i'm not terribly unsatisfied with the kmb(?) shocks,
> i know that they will need to be replaced in the near future. does
> anyone know of a monroe, gabriel, etc (ie. readily available from a
> local parts store) shock part number that will 1) fit the system on
> car, and 2) provide a bit more comfortable ride? i'm assuming that
> the mounting for the system on my car is the same as the newer
> conversions on the market.
>
> thanks,
> robert williford
> 73 mgb
>
> oh yeah, anyone have any recommendations for removing a broken water
> outlet stud? 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch of stud is protruding from the
> head. i've tried lots of wd-40 and vise grips, but to no avail. i
> really don't want to drill, tap, and helicoil, so any advice is very
> welcome.
>
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