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All,
Earlier discussions decided that 6 sided bolts were better than 12
sided because the torque is on the flats. I just purchased a head
stud kit from ARP which I've heard NOTHING bad about and they come with
12 sided nuts. Why?
Thanks,
Gregg Baker
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Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 17:42:35 EDT
Subject: Re: Re: Bolt sizes generally needed for MGB engine rebuild
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In a message dated 4/15/1999 8:44:12 AM, JustBrits@aol.com wrote:
<<In a message dated 4/14/99 8:22:22 PM Central Daylight Time,
Lawrie@britcars.com writes:
<< Actually, it's a very good idea to replace them all unless you know they
have been replaced recently. They stretch not just from abuse but from use!
Since we started making a habit of replacing all the studs during an engine
overhaul or a valve job, we have never had the problem (so often mentioned
here on the list) of coolant weeping out over the ID plate. (And we don't
add bits of wire, silicone sealer, or any of that stuff the factory didn't
originally believe necessary!)
>>
Ditto from the Mid West!!
Ed
>>
I do not disagree, but have become fearful because of the lack of quality of
the new studs I've been getting. I frequently have had one let go at about
40 ft/lbs on my way up. Generally the difficulty is poor steel used in the
stud. I have friends who are blacksmiths, both artist and harrier, who tell
me that this is a common problem. Removing a broken stud from the block is
not fun, and I have rarely had a re-used stud let go. I have purchased studs
from all of the usual suspects, with similar results. If you have a better
source, let me know. I'm putting an engine togather now and would love to
find a solution to this problem.
Bob Shaw
Lincoln, NE
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