[Fot] TR-3, 4 Engine Studs

[Bob Kramer]

Jack

When you figure it out let me know. I can attest the problem is made worse
when you keep everything and then start using ARP studs.

I too have never had a problem with a stock stud, loved the double thick
head nuts from BFE, but also loved hex key removal feature of the ARP.

Bob Kramer


On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 8:06 AM Jack Wheeler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Call me crazy, but yes, I am a pack rat.  During the 25 years that I was
> racing a TR-4 I acquired many parts cars to support my racing hobby.  When
> I parted out these cars,m I kept anything that could possibly be used one
> day.
>
> Cylinder head studs:  I've heard lots of theories about them.  Everything
> from "you must change every time you rebuild" to "keep using them
> forever".  My actual experience is closer to the latter.  During the time
> that I raced, I never bought an engine stud (cylinder head, or otherwise).
> When I disassembled an engine, I inspected the cylinder head studs, and
> unless there were major gouges or other obvious defects, I kept the studs
> (5 different lengths).  I used, and re-used these studs through 25 years of
> racing, and lots of hours in street cars, and have never had one break.
> That's the only evidence I can give for the quality of the design of these
> studs.
>
> So now, I am cleaning out my garage and I have a lot of head studs, as
> follows:
> .  48 - 9" studs
> .  21 - 9 1/2" studs
> .  71 - 5" studs
> .  39 - 5 3/8" studs
> .  12 - 5 1/2" studs
>
> This last one (5 1/2"), is the one used at the passenger side rear corner
> of the engine, on engines starting with the TR-3B through the TR-4A.  It is
> slightly longer than the other short studs on the right side of the engine,
> to accommodate the lifting bracket which attaches to this stud.
>
> I'm trying to figure out what to do with these studs.  I could take them
> to the scrap metal yard, and get pennies per pound for them.  But that is a
> difficult step for a pack rat.  So, anyone have any ideas?  Because of the
> weight, they are expensive to ship.  I'd be happy to give them (or some of
> them) to anyone who has a use for them.  The FOT has always been helpful
> for me in the past, and I'm sure you will come up with something this time.
>
> Thank you, and best regards,
>
> Jack
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