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ford28roadster · 09-28-2015, 09:15 AM

IS THERE A WAY TO put a fake stud in a model a drum. I have a good drum missing one stud. also is it safe with only 4 good ones. thanks john

andyfresno · 09-28-2015, 09:26 AM

John,

In my opinion, you should fix this the right way.

Buy a new stud. If you don't have the tools, most machine shops can fix this in about 5 minutes - -probably charge you $10-20.

Just my opinion

Mel Gross · 09-28-2015, 09:45 AM

John;

Depending on where you live, this offer might make sense.

I will put the stud in for $1.00 (just the price of a stud).

Randy Gross
Los Angeles County / Orange County area
714-292-8660

DJ S · 09-28-2015, 09:50 AM

I would also advise that you have that fixed ASAP.

katy · 09-28-2015, 10:02 AM

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also is it safe with only 4 good ones.

Depends on how far and how fast you want to go.

Brentwood Bob · 09-28-2015, 11:45 AM

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I have heard of a case where someone waited until there were 3 good studs and ran the car until one broke. at that point he had the missing studs replaced on the road so he and his wife could continue crosscountry to get back home. I think he was unusually lucky to find the help he needed. Why not fix the issue now? It will never get easier.
Bob

Charlie Stephens · 09-28-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ford28roadster

IS THERE A WAY TO put a fake stud in a model a drum. I have a good drum missing one stud. also is it safe with only 4 good ones. thanks john

Henry Ford was very concerned with cost. If his engineers thought 4 studs would have worked there would be 4 evenly spaced studs holding the wheel on. What you are proposing is 4 unevenly spaced studs. I think I would go with Henry on this one.

Charlie Stephens

willobs · 09-28-2015, 12:47 PM

Go with Randy it will be done correctly, Great service and better price! Have recommended many people to use him all have been very Happy with his service and products. Just wish he would move to Florida!

CarlG · 09-28-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by willobs

Go with Randy ... Just wish he would move to Florida!

HEY! Los Angeles is far enough away from us, don't make it any worse!

Fullraceflathead · 09-28-2015, 01:08 PM

4 studs torqued properly with 1 missing will surely warp the Drum and Hub to a certain extent.

Al 29Tudor · 09-28-2015, 05:09 PM

You need all five for proper load distribution.
Al Leach

1931 flamingo · 09-28-2015, 05:27 PM

How much more "confidence" will you have running the fake stud??
I've seen many cars come into the shop with 4 out of 5. IMHO no problem.

Paul in CT

C26Pinelake · 09-28-2015, 05:54 PM

I say why would you ever take a chance? Get it fixed properly. Wayne

Tom Wesenberg · 09-28-2015, 09:04 PM

I agree with Paul that you aren't in immediate danger of the wheel falling off, but I'd still fix it as soon as possible.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 09-28-2015, 11:03 PM

Do NASCAR cars do well on 3 lug nuts-------NOPE!---------
Bill W.

09-28-2015, 09:15 AM	#1
ford28roadster Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 57	drum IS THERE A WAY TO put a fake stud in a model a drum. I have a good drum missing one stud. also is it safe with only 4 good ones. thanks john

09-28-2015, 09:26 AM	#2
andyfresno Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 39	Re: drum John, In my opinion, you should fix this the right way. Buy a new stud. If you don't have the tools, most machine shops can fix this in about 5 minutes - -probably charge you $10-20. Just my opinion

09-28-2015, 09:45 AM	#3
Mel Gross Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 942	Re: drum John; Depending on where you live, this offer might make sense. I will put the stud in for $1.00 (just the price of a stud). Randy Gross Los Angeles County / Orange County area 714-292-8660

09-28-2015, 09:50 AM	#4
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Feeding Hills, MA Posts: 599	Re: drum I would also advise that you have that fixed ASAP.

09-28-2015, 11:45 AM	#6
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,502	Re: drum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have heard of a case where someone waited until there were 3 good studs and ran the car until one broke. at that point he had the missing studs replaced on the road so he and his wife could continue crosscountry to get back home. I think he was unusually lucky to find the help he needed. Why not fix the issue now? It will never get easier. Bob

09-28-2015, 12:47 PM	#8
willobs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SW Fla Posts: 202	Re: drum Go with Randy it will be done correctly, Great service and better price! Have recommended many people to use him all have been very Happy with his service and products. Just wish he would move to Florida!

09-28-2015, 01:08 PM	#10
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,856	Re: drum 4 studs torqued properly with 1 missing will surely warp the Drum and Hub to a certain extent. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

09-28-2015, 05:09 PM	#11
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 673	Re: drum You need all five for proper load distribution. Al Leach

09-28-2015, 05:27 PM	#12
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: drum How much more "confidence" will you have running the fake stud?? I've seen many cars come into the shop with 4 out of 5. IMHO no problem. Paul in CT

09-28-2015, 05:54 PM	#13
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: drum I say why would you ever take a chance? Get it fixed properly. Wayne

09-28-2015, 09:04 PM	#14
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: drum I agree with Paul that you aren't in immediate danger of the wheel falling off, but I'd still fix it as soon as possible.

09-28-2015, 11:03 PM	#15
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: drum Do NASCAR cars do well on 3 lug nuts-------NOPE!--------- Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"