rocker arm stud question

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-23 16:05

Does anyone know where I can get a 5/16" rocker arm stud for my 351w? Of course I gotta be the guy with the 5/16" , and not the 3/8, or 7/16! Thanks!
Tim

Ford Blue blood · 2013-02-23 16:21

This is a press in stud I assume?

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-23 19:31

Not sure, I haven't extracted it. When I was reinstalling the rocker, the rocker arm buaring pressed down to far onto the stud. The nut then either stripped out, or the stud did, not sure which as I haven't taken it apart yet. This I know, the nut just spins on the stud, won't tighten, and won't loosen. the 3/8 ones I have seen, are all threaded.
Thanks,
Tim

RICH MUISE · 2013-02-23 22:45

It may be just the nut..try a nut splitter if you can get it on the nut.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-24 05:57

Rich,
Where could I find a nut splitter?
Thanks,
Tim

RICH MUISE · 2013-02-24 08:02

I'd try your locals first..O'reilly's, AutoZone, Sears,Harbor Freight. I just typed nut splitter into the search block and it gave online souces. 10-12 bucks and up. While your there check to see if they have your studs just in case.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-24 10:46

Thanks Rich, Every day I wonder why I didn't just leave the engine alone! But, then again, it would have left me stranded some where

At some point I think every one ask why at some point on a rebuild. I bet you have ! Lol

Thanks,
Tim

lowrider · 2013-02-25 09:29

Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-02-24 05:57
Rich,
Where could I find a nut splitter?
Thanks,
Tim

I divorced mine years ago.

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-25 15:29

Lol

! Low rider.
Tim

sprink88 · 2013-02-25 16:06

Well I thought google would have "differant" nut splitters. But for $10. Worth a try. lol

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-25 16:55

Sprink,
I ordered on from Advanced Auto for $23.00. It is more money but it is shaped like a c clamp, I thought it would be easier to get it onto the nut than the other ones I saw listed. Besides, You never know when I have a need to bust another nut

! Thanks,
Tim

hiball3985 · 2013-02-25 20:57

Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-02-25 16:55
Sprink,
You never know when I have a need to bust another nut ! Thanks,
Tim

NO comment

57 Ford Kustom · 2013-02-25 21:03

Hyball,
I knew that I could draw you out with that one! :003:Lol!
Tim

hiball3985 · 2013-02-25 21:09

Quote from: 57 Ford Kustom on 2013-02-25 21:03
Hyball,
I knew that I could draw you out with that one! :003:Lol!
Tim

But I didn't get caught in the trap, I'm already in enough trouble

RICH MUISE · 2013-03-03 19:15

So, did the nut splitter work for ya,...was it just the nut, or did you have to replace the stud?

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