The Ford Barn

rockfla · 05-04-2024, 12:16 PM

Bought a head stud set and one of the “short” head studs on each side of the block is shorter than all the rest and does not allow for full thread engagement of the hex nut? ALL the other studs are right at the top surface or are slightly protruding the hex nut with the washer installed!! I know this needs to be replaced but wonder IF this has been an issue for any others?

J Franklin · 05-04-2024, 12:36 PM

It would be interesting to know what the seller says about it.

Bored&Stroked · 05-04-2024, 12:43 PM

Whomever supplied the set needs to send you a couple that are the correct size! I only use ARP studs (expensive), but they are really nice parts and they hold torque extremely well. With most aftermarket Grade 8 studs, you'll see quite a bit of stretch - so make sure you heat cycle and retorque a few times. Usually takes 2 - 3 times before they no longer change torque readings.

deuce_roadster · 05-04-2024, 12:45 PM

What year is the block and what year are the heads?

rockfla · 05-04-2024, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce_roadster

what year is the block and what year are the heads?

1935.

petehoovie · 05-04-2024, 03:25 PM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockfla

Bought a head stud set and one of the “short” head studs on each side of the block is shorter than all the rest and does not allow for full thread engagement of the hex nut? ALL the other studs are right at the top surface or are slightly protruding the hex nut with the washer installed!! I know this needs to be replaced but wonder IF this has been an issue for any others?

Tinker · 05-04-2024, 10:07 PM

Usually they send short studs for 24 stud motors with aluminum heads. I don't think i would be out of line to say venders don't have any idea what they are selling today. Certainly when it's original. Aluminum heads are popular, so thats what they make. It's all the same to them. I could be wrong.

Tinker · 05-04-2024, 10:14 PM

You could probably pull that stud out a few turns from the block, less you didn't flip it the wrong way... as the adjacent seems fine. Best of luck!

Tim Ayers · 05-05-2024, 06:55 AM

Did the "shoulder" of the stud sink or get pulled into the block allowing it to seat deeper?

Bored&Stroked · 05-05-2024, 06:58 AM

You can always use a scrap nut and weld it only the end of the stud if you have an issue trying to pull it. Then you won't have to pull the heads.

05-04-2024, 12:36 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,997	Re: Anyone else had this issue It would be interesting to know what the seller says about it.

05-04-2024, 12:43 PM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,174	Re: Anyone else had this issue Whomever supplied the set needs to send you a couple that are the correct size! I only use ARP studs (expensive), but they are really nice parts and they hold torque extremely well. With most aftermarket Grade 8 studs, you'll see quite a bit of stretch - so make sure you heat cycle and retorque a few times. Usually takes 2 - 3 times before they no longer change torque readings.

05-04-2024, 12:45 PM	#4
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,809	Re: Anyone else had this issue What year is the block and what year are the heads?

05-04-2024, 10:07 PM	#7
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anyone else had this issue Usually they send short studs for 24 stud motors with aluminum heads. I don't think i would be out of line to say venders don't have any idea what they are selling today. Certainly when it's original. Aluminum heads are popular, so thats what they make. It's all the same to them. I could be wrong.

05-04-2024, 10:14 PM	#8
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,063	Re: Anyone else had this issue You could probably pull that stud out a few turns from the block, less you didn't flip it the wrong way... as the adjacent seems fine. Best of luck!

05-05-2024, 06:55 AM	#9
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,231	Re: Anyone else had this issue Did the "shoulder" of the stud sink or get pulled into the block allowing it to seat deeper?

05-05-2024, 06:58 AM	#10
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,174	Re: Anyone else had this issue You can always use a scrap nut and weld it only the end of the stud if you have an issue trying to pull it. Then you won't have to pull the heads.