FE Exhaust studs
FE Exhaust studs
Got my new manifold and have it on the engine. Now I need new studs. Are they 5/16 course? I've been seeing posts about using brass nuts. Is this so they don't rust onto the studs? Does it really make life easier when taking it apart in 20 years?
1965 F100 "Papaw's Pride"
"So I'm working on a cistern inlet valve and the guy hands me a lock nut wrench! I was like 'What is this, a drainpipe slipknot!'" -Flo
"So I'm working on a cistern inlet valve and the guy hands me a lock nut wrench! I was like 'What is this, a drainpipe slipknot!'" -Flo
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Re: FE Exhaust studs
fe manifold studs are 7\16 coarse thread
using the brass nuts are fine but i would still put a liberal amount of anti-seise on both ends of the stud.
that way you can be almost sure they will come apart again if needed.
using the brass nuts are fine but i would still put a liberal amount of anti-seise on both ends of the stud.
that way you can be almost sure they will come apart again if needed.
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
Re: FE Exhaust studs
Is there an advantage to just using bolts rather than studs?
1965 F100 "Papaw's Pride"
"So I'm working on a cistern inlet valve and the guy hands me a lock nut wrench! I was like 'What is this, a drainpipe slipknot!'" -Flo
"So I'm working on a cistern inlet valve and the guy hands me a lock nut wrench! I was like 'What is this, a drainpipe slipknot!'" -Flo
Re: FE Exhaust studs
Bolts work fine if your hole is through the manifold but not so much if it is blind. Also harder to get out later.
1966 F100 240 3speed
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
1968 F250 Camper Special 390 C6 with 70 Sells slide in camper
1964 Galaxie hard top. 390 dual quads
1962 Falcon soon to have 428 4 speed and straight axle.
Re: FE Exhaust studs
Best not to leave any threads showing in the top. What ever corrosion or rust builds on up on them can crack the bosses when bolts/studs are removed from head.Mellvis wrote:Is there an advantage to just using bolts rather than studs?
Chris
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Re: FE Exhaust studs
i would not use bolts either.
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
Re: FE Exhaust studs
Just got it done. Wow, does it sound good! FE with twin pipes with minimal exhaust leaks..... I don't know that I care for the old cherry bombs, but they're there and work so I'm not changing it. for now..
Thanks for the tips guys.
Thanks for the tips guys.
1965 F100 "Papaw's Pride"
"So I'm working on a cistern inlet valve and the guy hands me a lock nut wrench! I was like 'What is this, a drainpipe slipknot!'" -Flo
"So I'm working on a cistern inlet valve and the guy hands me a lock nut wrench! I was like 'What is this, a drainpipe slipknot!'" -Flo
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Re: FE Exhaust studs
i miss the sound of my fe with its old cherry bombs
1966 F250 4x4
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton
1964 Rambler Ambassador 990
Rest in peace departed Slick family members
Cam Milam
Lesley Ferguson
Steve Lopes
John Sutton