Re-use?

[WideBoy04]

Do most of you replace or reuse the cylinder studs, and do you use never seize
on the threads to torque the heads or oil?

                                          Thanks, Jim

[autoworker]

Reuse the studs.Place a drop of oil on threads and a drop on the face of the nut.

[longshooter]

I measure stud height on teardown. If no stud stretch, I re-use. My personal ride has been through two builds with the
same studs. Counting the factory assembly they have been torqued three times and no problems. I have read that the replacement studs always
fit loose in the case. NOT a good thing. Use a litle clean oil on the threads of the nuts and a couple of drops on the underside of the nut flange.
Torque to specs in the SM or the head gasket manufacturer.

longshooter

[WideBoy04]

I need a set of Cometic .030 hg for a 95" TC and my dealer wants $45, anyplace
else have a good buy?

                                         Thanks, Jim

[retyddone]

Jim go on E-bay has then for $22 or $23.
all the time.
Tuna