[Zeke3]

I just removed all the studs for a 21 stud block. I used a collet style tool to grab the stud. The technique that worked for me in most cases was to work the stud back and forth, very gently, until I felt the stud start to move. I used Deep Creep as a lubricant and would spray more on and continue to work the stud back and forth until I could feel it moving at least a 1/4 turn.

I did break #41 off because I got overconfident and wasn't paying enough attention to the feel. You can't turn those things too far before they pop right off. I am going to leave the remains of that stud for the machine shop to deal with. #42 required a couple of heatings with the acetylene torch and more penetrant to work it loose. I heated the stud near the block and sprayed penetrant and allowed it to cool.

I started with a wedge style of stud remover tool, which allows you to grab the stud down at the block surface. One down side is this type of tool will leave marks on the shank of the stud if you plan to reuse them. The wedge style tool is also not convenient to work the stud back and forth. Also, I broke the side out of that tool on the 7th stud which led me to the collet style tool.

Good luck with your project.