| jamesmundstock | -- 06-02-2017 @ 3:23 PM |
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I would like some ideas to get the head studs out of my 50AB block. I did the double nut trick and I really has them tight but could not budge the stud. PB blaster didn't help either. Thanks in advance for ideas.
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| carcrazy | -- 06-02-2017 @ 5:29 PM |
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What has worked (most of the time) for me is to use two nuts on the stud locked together and heat the stud up with a propane torch until it is a dull red color, place a pure bees wax candle against the stud and allow the melted wax to run down the stud to its interface with the block. When the bees wax melts it becomes less viscus than water and hopefully it will wick its way down the threads into the block. Next, attempt to remove the stud from the block. Use patience, you may have to repeat this procedure several time to get stubborn studs out.
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| MG | -- 06-02-2017 @ 5:40 PM |
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See this thread on the Ford Barn > https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221928
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| sarahcecelia | -- 06-03-2017 @ 3:45 PM |
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"Old schoolers" used 50/50 acetone and auto. trans fluid before the others even came on the market!. It works much better than blaster, CRC, and all of them. Add a few drops and let it sit overnight. Regards, Steve Lee
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| jamesmundstock | -- 06-10-2017 @ 3:05 PM |
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I bought a Matco stud remover and it was a great investment. I aalso use the acetone tranny fluid mix and both worked. Out of 48 studs, I had to apply heat to 10 and only one broke off. I feel t was a success and I save a lot of money talking to my machine shop. Thanks for all the advice.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 06-10-2017 @ 3:59 PM |
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If you put your general location in the post and your profile someone might know a nearby shop that specializes in stud removal. I don't mean the corner gas station but a company that actually specializes in this type of service. Charlie Stephens
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