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Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:09 pm
by simonwwfc
Rite new exhaust on its way delivery Friday

only issue it I need to remove three casing studs to fit rear end can support bracket I'm pretty sure there isn't enough beef sticking out to double nut it . Now any other ideas with out splitting engine case
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:14 pm
by rosscla
What did you buy?
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:16 pm
by mick1
My Franspeed Race arrived today and i've exactly the same problem. Managed to "double nut" 2 of the them but the third's proving a problem. Cant get 2 nuts on and if i did it'd be tricky getting a spanner on the back one. Decided to bite the bullet and i'm tack welding the nut onto the stud tomorrow........watch for posts "How to repair a melted casing"

Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:17 pm
by Andy W
I had to do the same to fit my rear bracket for my Fran race, as I didn't need the studs anymore ( got plenty of spare ones) with the nut done up tight use a drift/punch and hammer over the ends of the studs, then jus wind out the nuts and the studs come with them. Make sure you choose the right three studs!!
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:25 pm
by simonwwfc
Well I'm off work Friday il have ago
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:30 pm
by ducksta
so what we saying another product not ready for market ie supplier should tell you possible problem? before you spend your hard earned cash.
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:42 pm
by Andy Pickering
No not really my franny race fitted perfect infact I did remark at the time it basically fell on which was a delight.
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Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:46 pm
by mick1
It's not a product fault, just worn threads and tight studs, in a confined space.....maybe the "problem" is a new product (longer studs, allen headed studs, a decent bespoke extractor, etc ) is needed.
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:59 pm
by simonwwfc
The three I take out I'm gonna replace with Allen heads
Re: Removing studs out of engine case
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:45 pm
by belly
Get some long nuts made up same length as spacer then you can keep the studs in chaincase, attach bracket with bolts on other end, saves using screws in and out of alloy