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

Wed Mar 10 16:38:53 MST 2021

Now matter how the head gasket is oriented on the block, I also orient the
head gasket on the head to make sure the gasket does not intrude into the
combustion chamber, especially where the intake valve pocket is relieved.
Sometimes it doesn't exactly match the arc on the cylinder liner.
John Styduhar

On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 6:21 PM fubog1 via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:

> The original steel shim gaskets had 1 front & 1 rear diagonal holes just
> slightly smaller so that the gasket would locate on those 2 studs; you lay
> the gasket on & screw in those 2 studs, and fit the head and the rest screw
> in easily.
> The current replacements have all of the holes same size.
> Glen Efinger
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack Wheeler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> To: Phil Gott <vfracing at aol.com>
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> Sent: Wed, Mar 10, 2021 5:44 pm
> Subject: Re: [Fot] [TR] would any of you re-use head studs?
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> Hi Phil.  I used the same exact process when installing the steel shim
> head gaskets on my TR-4 race car all those years ago.  2 studs, head
> gasket, rest of studs (all gasket surfaces and the block liberally smeared
> with Gaskacinch gasket sealer), then the cylinder head (also smeared with
> Gaskacinch)..  Worked then, sounds like it still works now.  Some things
> never change.
>
> Jack
>
> On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 6:50:31 PM EST, Phil Gott via Fot <
> fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>
> 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:
>
> 
>
> I re-use the ARP head studs.  Don’t have any stock “critical" bolts/studs
> in my race engine.
>
> On Mar 9, 2021, at 3:48 PM, Henry A. Morrison via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> 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............
>
> Henry Morrison
>
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> Lemon <grglmn at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 9, 2021 12:14 PM
> *To:* Cliff Hansen <cliff_hansen at outlook.com>
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> *Subject:* Re: [TR] would any of you re-use head studs?
>
> 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.
>
> Somebody, maybe Randall, said run a good nut up and down the thread, if
> stretched it will bind.
>
> Greg Lemon, TR250
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cliff
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