End plate stud help required......

[alanscottj]

I have just had some ally welding done on a casing and the welder has drilled and tapped new holes for the studs. He has done a fantastic job (aircraft welder ) but on one of the stud holes he has drilled and tapped it a couple of mm too deep, meaning that the stud goes in slightly too far not leaving a great deal of thread for a washer and nut.

Can I get a longer stud or is there any other option for me?

Also, do you guys use loctite on the studs?

Many thanks in advance

[HxPaul]

Just put a couple of small washers in the hole and screw the stud up to them.

[alanscottj]

Just put a couple of small washers in the hole and screw the stud up to them.

That had crossed my mind actually

What about loctite?

[garry inglis]

hxpaul nice one

[HxPaul]

I always loctite all the engine studs in place.

[wack 63]

Drop a ball bearing in.

[10 inch Terror]

Just put a couple of small washers in the hole and screw the stud up to them.

Agree.

[a.lo.v2]

in think MB do longer studs, or get some 7mm threaded bar or a bolt and cut it to length.

[a.lo.v2]

or exhaust stud?

[alanscottj]

Sorted! Nice one

Now, do I use flat washers or spring washers?