> Snip > I really don't want to > take the W/P loose to get the manifold by the pump and I can't find a > pair > of vise grips large enough to break that stud loose from the head and > replace it. > Snip > > Install on the threaded part of the stud, a nut, a lock washer and > another nut > and tighten it good and tight, using an open end wrench on the nut > closest to > the head and a box end or socket on the furthest out nut. Line up the > flats of > nut and use an external star type lock washer if you can but it will > probably > make no difference. Once the flats of the nut are in line, put a socket > over > both nuts to get the leverage to thread the stud out. <snip> Note that you don't need a lock washer. Two nuts threaded together (you need to make sure they are tight to each other) is all it takes to loosen the stud. The stud should not be very tight in the head so be careful that you don't put your full weight on it so you don't slip and hurt yourself. Matt -- mhaas@xxxxxxx Cincinnati, OH http://www.mattsoldcars.com 1967 Rambler American wagon 1968 Rambler American sedan ================================================================= According to a February 2003 survey of Internet holdouts released by UCLA's Center for Communication Policy, people cite not having a computer as the No. 1 reason they won't go online. _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.amc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/amc-list