Larry,
O.K so we take your advice and always replace the head studs, but
in my case two of the little bas*^!@" will not budge. This is a TR2 block
and the offending studs are two of the long ones that locate deep in the
bottom of the engine. I have put all sorts of fluids left soak for weeks,
but when I put my stud remover on it feels like they are twisting rather
than un-screwing. If thease were to snap I could be in big trouble as there
is no access below the block surface, any advice????
LARRY'S MESSAGE
To all members of the list, I just want to say , never reuse head studs of
bolts that are suspect. It is cheaper to spend the money for the new
studs/bolts than it is to redo a head and taking the chance of shelling an
engine. Especially with the increased problem of locating parts and their
expense. Why take a chance of blowing several hundred dollars worth of
parts and possibly labor to save 30 or 40 bucks on bolts?
If you do it right the first time, you don't have to do it again at added
expense. Or worse yet, at a higher expense. You can replace a head gasket
for 20 bucks, and cost yourself a thousand if it fails, because your
bolts/studs can't be torque properly. Believe me I know from first hand
experience.
Larry Zink
John Gillis
1954 TR2 TS3618. October 1954 (ground up)
1964 Triumph 3TA 350cc (a little gem)
Trinity College
Dublin,
IRELAND.
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