The studs should be installed tightly. You can do this by locking two nuts
together on the "outboard" end of the stud, then putting a wrench on the
topmost of the two nuts and truning until the stud is firmly in place. It
doesn't have to be at the same torque as that specified for the manifold
nuts, but it should be in tight. I see no problem with using anti-sieze on
these studs.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Frank" <frank@zk3.dec.com>
To: "Triumphs" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 9:28 AM
Subject: installing studs
>
> Hi all, I just have a couple of quick questions on the proper way
> to install threaded studs in the block (specifically, the ones
> the intake and exhaust manifolds hang from).
>
> I had planned to clean up the holes with a bottoming tap, then
> turn the new studs in finger tight. Then on go the gasket,
> manifolds, & nuts. Torque nuts to spec.
>
> Right? Or do I have to torque the studs down first? (I can't
> see how to do that without ruining them.)
>
> Should I use Locktite or anti-seize or anything? Or turn them in
> clean and dry (which is what I expect).
>
> thanks!
> --
> Douglas Frank Compaq Computer Corp. Lead, n. A metal, useful as
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