[dkirk]

Gentlemen,

Reassembly of my 3.2 engine is proceeding well (I think). All 24 original studs were removed and replaced with Canyon-brand steel studs. In Wayne Dempsey’s book, he states a gauge length for studs should be 5.315 inches above the flange of the case. I assumed “flange” meant the machined surface of the case that the cylinder seats against? The picture on page 137 shows a steel ruler resting against the cast surface on the crankcase, adjacent to the stud. This surface is some .100 lower than the machined flange surface. What gives?

With 24 new studs held in with Loctite 271 and each installed with the gauge dimension being 5.315 inches above the machined flange surface, are the studs too long to let the barrel nuts engage the Allen wrench tool properly?

I’m getting a little paranoid in that all cylinders are back on the case, baffles are installed, and I’m awaiting the heads to be returned from rehab. I don’t want to repeat pulling everything apart again just to screw 24 studs in another two turns.

Experts please voice your opinion and help out a first-time 911 engine student.

Thanks in advance.