Rocker Stud Puller and Tapper.
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Rocker Stud Puller and Tapper.
Does anyone have a part number or a kit number or a location for a kit to pull the rocker studs out of the head? I want to do it myself this time. So I will need a kit to pull the studs out, tap the holes, and install new studs and guide plates that I already have. Thanks.
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Changing Studs
It's not that easy. If you plan on using studs with the built in nuts and guide plates you will have to machine the original stud mounts down about 3/8". This gives room for the nut on the stud and the guide plate and makes the rocker arm sit in at the correct height.
You will also need to drill out the original pushrod guide holes that are cast in the heads. This is only done if you use the guide plates.
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You will also need to drill out the original pushrod guide holes that are cast in the heads. This is only done if you use the guide plates.
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this is what i did....and they do not require machined surfaces, now i don't know if they are "as good" as others but heres the info, what spring pressure are you going to have?
go to post 73
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1432925
go to post 73
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1432925
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this is what i did....and they do not require machined surfaces, now i don't know if they are "as good" as others but heres the info, what spring pressure are you going to have?
go to post 73
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1432925
go to post 73
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1432925
Sweet job man. Do you have a part number for that tool? I may have missed that part.
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I can't see taping all those holes by hand and doing a good job. I have done this job for customers and I always always use the mill to pulling the studs and taping the holes. The mill guarantees a perfectly straight tap. Once all the studs are installed you can look down the line and every one is perfect.
You can not do this by hand.
You can not do this by hand.
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I have done this job for customers and I always always use the mill to pulling the studs and taping the holes. The mill guarantees a perfectly straight tap. Once all the studs are installed you can look down the line and every one is perfect.
You can not do this by hand.
You can not do this by hand.
My Step Dad has a mill, maybe that's an option.
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I agree with Bob
Dboy,
You can save a few dollars by using Bob's suggestion. Just make up a spacer (or a whole pile of flat washers) and use an appropriate nut for your stud thread. Don't use a "lock nut" as this will be harder to turn.
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You can save a few dollars by using Bob's suggestion. Just make up a spacer (or a whole pile of flat washers) and use an appropriate nut for your stud thread. Don't use a "lock nut" as this will be harder to turn.
Regards from Down Under
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I do repair out of a garage...
...but I have never repaired a broken stud before and it seems that can be done a lot cheaper. If I had a machine shop I would look into all the fun tools and equipment it takes to do this kind of work.
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You think you would? Wait until you start buying equipment and see how fast the bills add up. $10,000 passes by in a blink but you do end up pretty self sufficient.