Hey Dave,
Didn't see your email yesterday. I was going to ask if you could get 2 nuts
on the stud, then get it out that way. If the threads were too messed up,
I do have some taps and dies that you could borrow.
Glad you got it out.
Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:26:37 -0700
> From: tncarnut1@yahoo.com
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Spridgets] Manifold stud is out!
>
> Well, All you apparently have to do is be stubborn enough to not quit and
then
> get beyond caring if you screw up the paint (it's gonna be under the
manifold
> anyway, right?)
>
> I called my friend down the street for moral support, we heated it up till
the
> whole stud was glowing red, then snapped on the biggest vice grips I could
-
> arms shaking with the effort... Then it slowly began to turn and finally
> came out. I think I'll mount it on a plaque and hang it in the garage.
>
> Thanks for all the suggestions, humor, and encouragement. This group is
> great.
>
> David Booker
> '71 Midget back on the road to recovery ('till the next roadblock)
> Long Island
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