Head studs

[Jim]

Is there a trick to remove the studs from the block? I've already twisted one off and don't want to do anymore, HELP. Thanks JIm

[Tim Ayers]

If you can, soak them for a few days with a homebrew mix of 50/50 acetone and ATF.

The longer you can let the soak, the better the results will be.

I picked this trick up somewhere, but I can't recall where. Try actually tightening the stud just slightly first THEN backing it out. You may hear some cracking noise while going forward. This means the strategy worked.

This motion helps to break the bond of rust.

[flatjack9]

I agree with the tightening idea. Also run a nut on almost to the tip of the stud and give it a whack with a hammer. I think the only somewhat surefire way is to heat the area around the stud with a torch(don't over due it). Let it cool a little and try removing. I've never found soaking to do much good.

[rotorwrench]

Some studs go into water. If the stud rusts up real good below the deck then it will be a b!tch to get out. I use a Snap On collet type stud remover and it works pretty well but it may be better to dip the block and remove most of the rust before attempting to remove the really stuck ones.

[woodypecker]

If you can find a large T handle it puts less side load on bolt or stud than a long breaker bar and lets you use two hands to apply even torque.

[dcnner]

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I have broken studs flush myself, and succesfully pulled studs out of four blocks ( few by some standards). The method I use with success is heating the upper half red hot with a torch, quenching with a block of petroleum wax at the block. Fire and smoke----however when left to cool, the studs will back right out with a double nut. This method isn't for everyone and has some hazards involved. I have forgotten to whom to give credit for the idea.

[JSeery]

Think it is best to use a stud puller that applies the torque as near to the surface of the block as possible. I have had good luck with this approach.