One potential problem with heat is that you need to get it all on the
manifold and get the stud moving before the heat soaks into it. Sometimes
if the stud gets too hot, usually from repeated heatings, you will
effectively weld the stud into the manifold and then you will never get it
out without drilling.
James Nazarian
71 B tourer
71 BGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: mghirsch <mghirsch@netzero.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: 24 February, 2003 9:42 PM
Subject: RE: Manifold studs
> If heating the manifold with an oxyactelene torch till it is red hot (turn
the
> studs while red hot) doesn't work, use a fine flame and blow (melt) them
out.
> If you are careful, you will not damage the manifold. You will need to
chase
> the threads.
>
> Maynard
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