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[Hans Huber <hans@desmodromic.com>]

The studs are 5/16", 18 TPI (course) on the manifold side 
and 24 TPI (fine) on the nut side.  Use brass nuts
(5/16 fine) to prevent the nuts from seizing on the studs.

-Hans


On Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:21:18 EDT "Noel, William M" wrote:
> I am putting the engine back into my 1972 Midget this Saturday.  Can anyone
> tell me the size of the studs and nuts that attach the exhaust manifold to
> the exhaust pipe.  As far as I know it is a stock set up,  The exhaust
> manifold has a triangular collar.  Unfortunately, the exhaust manifold was
> off when I acquired the car and the studs are long gone.  I understand that
> brass is the preferred replacement?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help.