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JimNNN · 04-23-2020, 08:22 PM

They are universal fit, right? I have a 390 in my '65 Thunderbird, though the engine may be out of a full size Ford or Merc originally. A standard Thunderbird exhaust system fits works on the car.

Have a leak at the pass. side flange (donut), and the nut won't tighten, so it's probably the nut stripped, though it could be the stud. The H pipe and donut are new, so I doubt it's them as the cause of the leak.

If it is the stud (Though the old one doesn't looked stripped to my eye) I'm hoping I can get it out and replaced without removing the manifold or even the flange pipe. Looks to be enough clearance on the pass. side. Any tips on getting the old one out are appreciated.

I assume this kit will work? What's your preference, brass nuts or steel?

https://www.cjponyparts.com/amk-prod...SABEgJXdvD_BwE

04-23-2020, 08:22 PM	#1
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Nuts and Studs for exhaust flange to manifold They are universal fit, right? I have a 390 in my '65 Thunderbird, though the engine may be out of a full size Ford or Merc originally. A standard Thunderbird exhaust system fits works on the car. Have a leak at the pass. side flange (donut), and the nut won't tighten, so it's probably the nut stripped, though it could be the stud. The H pipe and donut are new, so I doubt it's them as the cause of the leak. If it is the stud (Though the old one doesn't looked stripped to my eye) I'm hoping I can get it out and replaced without removing the manifold or even the flange pipe. Looks to be enough clearance on the pass. side. Any tips on getting the old one out are appreciated. I assume this kit will work? What's your preference, brass nuts or steel? https://www.cjponyparts.com/amk-prod...SABEgJXdvD_BwE