A buddy of mine has some misc stud kits for the oil pan, oil pump, carb, manifolds etc. I can take them for free and use them, the only problem is I dont know how to install them properly. I would guess you tighten the nut to the end of top threads using it to drive the bottom threads into the block/manifold. Is this the correct procedure, or is there some kind of specialty tool to use? Also, what type of adhesive do I use on the threads to prevent the stud from coming loose, if any?

[This message has been edited by masterwoo (edited 09-04-99).]

Two nuts, tightened together.
Harley

Loctite couldn't hurt on those important studs, like the oil pump, heads, etc.

After you've tightened the stud down, index it with a small piece of chalk, or a black felt pen on the tip of it will work. Make sure the stud doesn't move when you torque down the nut- if you over torque a stud you can crack the boss it's screwed into.

Which would be a massive pain if it happened to be your rear main bearing cap.

Wes.

Thanks for the help.