2N Manifold Stud Removal Help

[Kondoge]

vise grips anyone?

 

[Don B.]

Sometimes that stud extractor works. Usually not. I have a different one that I have better luck with
And while vise grips were mentioned before without heat they probably won't help much.
Someone else highlighted the fact that the op doesn't have a welder if he's in an area he has room to have a 2N. Id bet there's someone close by that does.
Or someone who like me has a 110v. MiG that could be carried in the back of their vehicle and to the job. That's who I asked approximately where he was located so maybe someone here is in his area that could help

 

[Fritz Maurer]

This would be my last resort

It's always the last resort... they are either going to unscrew with vice grips or they are not.

If the studs are so deteriorated he can't tighten the manifold, they are either stripped, twisting or stretching. If stripped, that's really his only prayer, there may enough of the stud left to grip, and turn out. If it's either of the other two, the game is practically over already.

It's best to plan on a worst-case scenario, because there is no guarantee that the welding trick will work, if he even has a welder.

A job that should take an hour can be hopelessly screwed up just by getting in a hurry.

 

[DN-N-TN]

These work sometimes:

I've had a stud remover, as in Lynn's picture, in the top of my tool box for 50 years, and it has saved me lots of wasted time over many years. It's a good investment, and if the stud is sticking of the block enough, some heat on it won't hurt (the stud only). Heat and let it cool before trying to unscrew it, otherwise, if it's red hot you'll twist it off.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

These work sometimes:

Yea try one of these

 

[Kendall W]

Heat it up as best as you can, preferably orange and as it cools use a candle and let the wax melt around the threads. let cool completely before trying to remove.

 

[Farmalldude45]

Heat it up as best as you can, preferably orange and as it cools use a candle and let the wax melt around the threads. let cool completely before trying to remove.

I have had 100% success with this process (but only one attempt LOL). Irregardless, I think it's worth a shot. Cheap and easy and no risk. I don't think it has to be orange. Just needs to be hot enough to melt the wax and get it to wick into the threads. Otherwise, the other methods mentioned are good processes to try if you can. Welding a nut on is almost certainly going to succeed eventually, but I realize that is currently outside your capability. If tractor runs, drive it to friend or ? with welder. Good luck.

 

[Kendall W]

I have had 100% success with this process (but only one attempt LOL). Irregardless, I think it's worth a shot. Cheap and easy and no risk. I don't think it has to be orange. Just needs to be hot enough to melt the wax and get it to wick into the threads. Otherwise, the other methods mentioned are good processes to try if you can. Welding a nut on is almost certainly going to succeed eventually, but I realize that is currently outside your capability. If tractor runs, drive it to friend or ? with welder. Good luck.

Thats right, I like to see color just for the fact it helps break the rust.

 

[BDevlin]

All, thank you! There's some variation here, but I see common threads - a lot of heat and a lot of patience.

 

[Duner Wi]

A coupling but would gain you more threads if you have any to spare. One time I had a deal similar. I had about .040-.060 thousands protruding. I clinched the stud after installing nut. No guarantees it would work in your Instance.

 

[Don B.]

I have a set of stud removers that are individual for each diameter. They look outwardly like spark plug sockets and only fit the designated stud diameter
They have what looks like long needles from a needle bearing and grip either direction, and kind of wrap themselves around and grip the stud. They work the best of any stud tool I have ever used if there is enough sticking out for them to grab. You can install or remove without any thread damage. I use them all the time on doing manifold jobs on cars and trucks at work.

 

[prlwng]

When extracting stud and you get 1/4 turn out then oil stud turn back in 1/8 turn then 1/4 turn out. Repeat many times.

Have done this on harley studs on 40 year old bikes.

Yes as to the heated stud.