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mjhale
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Joined: July 19, 2012
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 Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:20 pm Post subject: 71 stock bus head bolt issue near cylinder #3 |
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Head bolt near cylinder number 3 is loose and nut will not tighten. How do I repair or replace?
BTW,
Engine is still in and I've just gone through valve cover and removed rocker arms.
Reliable mechanic heard the engine and said to check head bolts. |
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skills@eurocarsplus
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Joined: January 01, 2007
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Location: sticksville, ct.
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| Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 5:40 am Post subject: Re: 71 stock bus head bolt issue near cylinder #3 |
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you need to either tear it down and fix the threads in the case or find a cheater stud with the self tapping end on it....then it's generally a 1 time deal and your case may be junk after the "fix"
8 or 10 mm studs? if 8, #3 should have been deep studded to help prevent this.
when I say tear it down, I mean split the case
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aeromech
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| Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: 71 stock bus head bolt issue near cylinder #3 |
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Sounds like the stud pulled. You might be able to find a self tapping stud that will drive into the case and hold for a while. I had this happen back in 1983
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