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Old 01-20-2013, 08:36 PM   #20
Charlie Stephens
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Default Re: 34 Vicky flathead update

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Originally Posted by FamilyFord View Post
I can't seem to get the head studs to break loose, at all. Been soaking in Kroil for 24 hr periods, tapping with a hammer, then trying to remove, and they aren't budging. The last thing I want to do is twist one off into the block, so I'm being extra careful. I don't want to even consider the blue wrench, which was suggested by some of my friends. Any suggestions?
I am lucky (?) to live in Los Angeles where there are several companies that make a business out of removing studs that are broken off in the block. There may be someone in your area. I am not talking about a machine shop that will brute force the problem.

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