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06-05-2016, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64
The above is a good idea.
You can get a stud with male or female hex on the end.
Because of it's small drive, I would install them with a "smear" of anti-seize, nipped only, then fit the manifold nuts, torque to 25 lbft, then fit the fuel log, torque to 10-15 lbft.
Gary
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Good info...what do you mean "nipped"?
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ERA#698 428, 4 speed Toploader, 3:31 Jag rear
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06-05-2016, 07:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davids2toys
Good info...what do you mean "nipped"?
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As with any stud fitment, they only need to "nipped up", a little over finger tight is enough.
Should be easily removeable as stated by others here.
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06-06-2016, 04:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaz64
As with any stud fitment, they only need to "nipped up", a little over finger tight is enough.
Should be easily removeable as stated by others here.
Gary
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Got it, thanks
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ERA#698 428, 4 speed Toploader, 3:31 Jag rear
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06-06-2016, 08:47 AM
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Went out to play with it little today. I did notice all the 6 point bolts say "ARP" in the head. These two 12 points say "DB" in the head? I got the easier to access one out with the 12 point wrench/socket combo. If this this was a 1/16 longer it would not have come out because it was wedged up against the runner. The front one is much worse, I have no idea how that one is going to get past the runner unless it is a shorter bolt.
First I put a 1 foot long 7/8 wrench on the end to gain leverage. That did not work. Then I tried a 2 foot long pipe, that worked but cracked the socket ear where the pin goes thru. There was some oil on the bolt when I took it out. For ref, this is the 4th bolt back from the front, PASS side. It measures 2 3/16 from bottom of flange to the very end of the bolt threads. Also, all the other manifold bolts have a built in flange under the head. I did not try and take out the front bolt because of the socket issue. This bolt is the 2nd one from the front, do you think it would be the same length? It seems to sit a little lower in the manifold.
I will post a few pics.
Believe it or not, the local nutty bolt company has black 6 point with a built in flange. they also have stud, fully threaded only. They have black nuts too, but only with the built in washer. All of the bolts, studs, and nuts are grade 8.
Dave
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06-06-2016, 09:24 AM
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It took that much force to loosen the bolt? Kind of surprising. Where did that wrench come from?
Some (or all) of the manifold end bolts are much shorter bolts - not sure if short ones are in front, in the back, or in the front and back.
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06-06-2016, 09:26 AM
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First, I have to say that is the cheapest piece of S*** wrench I have seen. I have no tolerance for cheap tools, but that's just me! 
The bolt appears to be a Darling Bolt Company product.
Darling Bolt Company - Since 1958 Darling Bolt Company has been America's fastener specialist
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06-06-2016, 09:37 AM
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[quote=Bernica;1393957]First, I have to say that is the cheapest piece of S*** wrench I have seen. I have no tolerance for cheap tools, but that's just me!
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But it says Drop Forged. Possibly that meant they dropped this one on the way to the forge.  |
06-06-2016, 05:53 PM
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No spanner is ever designed to have an additional length added to it for leverage.
They are all designed as a hand tool, on their own.
Any wonder it failed.
Snap-on would have a chance.
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06-06-2016, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bernica
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Nice find. I might call them and see what they have for options.
Thanks
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06-07-2016, 03:00 PM
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David,
I would not even try with a stepdown 3/8 1/4 adaptor.
We all know it will break.
Can you post a photo of the bolts you are trying to do?
Gary
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