[Fot] [TR] would any of you re-use head studs?

[Phil Gott]

I had been re-using stock head studs with no problems. But I found that the ability to install the ARP head studs with an Allen hex wench made it far easier to install the studs. I only put in two studs, then the pre treated head gasket, then the other head studs and finally, the head itself. Because the steel shim gaskets that I use are such a precision fit on the studs, it is easier to install the gasket if there are only two studs in place.  And yes, I re use the ARP studs. 
Phil Gott
‘65 TR4A HRG Group 3.

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> On Mar 9, 2021, at 3:53 PM, Scott Janzen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> I re-use the ARP head studs.  Don’t have any stock “critical" bolts/studs in my race engine.
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> On Mar 9, 2021, at 3:48 PM, Henry A. Morrison via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> In 39 years of British cars, I've never replaced a head stud, never had a head stud failure.  Broken most everything else...........except for coils, never had a bad coil............
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> Henry Morrison
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> From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Greg Lemon <grglmn at gmail.com>
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> To: Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen at outlook.com>
> Cc: list Triumph <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [TR] would any of you re-use head studs?
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> I know some people always replace them, I have never replaced them and never had a problem with head gaskets or heads--the includes Sprite/Midget, MGB, 4 and 6 cylinder TR, and big Healey.
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> Somebody, maybe Randall, said run a good nut up and down the thread, if stretched it will bind.
> 
> Greg Lemon, TR250
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> On Tue, Mar 9, 2021, 1:06 PM Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen at outlook.com> wrote:
> I respect your collective advice and experience. The 4A’s head is at the machinist for a cleanup (head gasket failure). Would any of you re-use the head studs, or would you replace them? They are likely original, and even if not, have been in place for at least 25 years. I have my thoughts on this, but am interested in yours.
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> Thanks,
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> Cliff
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