[Healeys] exhaust manifold nuts

[I Erbs]

trying to get them on, not off. Had manifolds plasma coated. threads are
clean, just can't get to the stud to attach the nut...
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 5:44 PM, John Sims <ahbn6 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Ira, while not an ideal solution, when I first had this problem, I just cut
> the nuts off. They were so rusted to the studs that the nuts and studs were
> just one piece of metal. I ended up drilling and rethreading the manifolds
> and I was sure to use BRASS nuts. Now when I have to do something it is no
> big deal. I had a severe case of DPO with my car.
>
> John
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:
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> On Behalf Of I Erbs
> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 7:58 PM
> To: Ahealey help
> Subject: [Healeys] exhaust manifold nuts
>
> With the help of my 16 yr old we were able to get all but the second
> exhaust
> manifold nuts on. But cannot get the second one in from front of engine.
> Anyone have a cool trick?  Can it be reached from the bottom? I need to get
> it back on jack stands to finish tightening the starter, ground bolts.
> Re-attach the slave and run the ling cable back to the battery. But wanted
> to wait until I was done topside of the engine.
> Thanks, once I get it secure, I can start installing the carbs..
>
> --
> Ira Erbs
> Portland, OR
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Ira Erbs
Portland, OR
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