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steel head studs rusting
I am still in the process of getting parts for my rebuild, that is going on 2 years. I noticed this morning that the steel studs on the case have a lot of surface rust on them.
I plan on just replacing the top row with steel. is there something I should put on them to stop the rust or just leave them alone?
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07-22-2009, 09:14 AM
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I am getting ready for the same, so will be interested to see what other responses. According to Wayne's book, the head studs should NOT be media blasted. I will probably use a brass wire brush to remove the corrosion, then paint with a high temp rustoleum paint.
You may get a few more responses on the engine rebuild forum. Also, I think you mean to replace the lower, not upper head studs. The lowers are the exhaust that are dilavar which tend to break, especially when re-torqued.
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07-22-2009, 09:57 AM
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Greg you are correct, I should have said the lowers.
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07-22-2009, 02:41 PM
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I would simply clean off the rust and treat them with an oil. If your cylinders are not installed yet, you could heat them a bit and rub the oil in.
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07-22-2009, 03:12 PM
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