[Farmall] Manifold Studs

[Larry L Hardesty]

Roger and John,  Thanks for the help.  I will try to be patient.  I sure 
do not want a broken stud down in the hole!!

Larry

Larry Hardesty
Kearney, Nebraska 68849-2240
308-865-8535
308-865-8722 fax
hardestyll at unk.edu



Roger Moffat <rogerkiwi at aol.com> 
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On Jul 12, 2005, at 9:44 AM, Larry L Hardesty wrote:

> John,  Thanks,  I got the nut off the one stud by heating it up and
> letting it cool.  The real challenge is getting the stud out that is
> broken.  It broke off far enough up that I can get a nut on it.   I
> probably will take the tractor to my nephew and weld the nut on and 
> work
> from there...hoping I do not break the stud off further down.  It 
> probably
> has only been a in the tractor for 61 years....you would think they 
> would
> make them to last!  : )

One thing you might try is to heat the stud up red, without getting 
too much heat on the manifold and then quench the stud. This will 
cause it to shrink and may allow for an easier time getting it out.

Roger
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