Rams Horn Stud Replacement? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

avejoe · 08-16-2006, 12:14 AM

Is it possible to replace the studs on rams horn manifolds? Some of the studs are stripped/rotted on my truck. If it is possible, how is it done?

Thanks!

extd56 · 08-16-2006, 12:19 AM

I took mine to a machine shop and had them done.

6T8 · 08-16-2006, 09:45 AM

You will need to use a torch to heat up and break the rust.Then a visegrip usually does the job. Just my .02 Rick

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-16-2006, 10:27 AM

If you have never done this before, take it to a machine shop and let them do it. If you break them off and try to drill and mess it up it will cost you double. If you break off an easy out in it ,it will triple the cost. Save yourself some time and money and let some one who knows how to do it right do the job.

mrein3 · 08-16-2006, 11:22 AM

I have done this myself. You need and oxy-acetylene torch. You heat the manifold ear red-hot then twist the stud out with a vise-grips.
Propane and other type torches don't heat the manifold up quick enough. You'll for sure twist it off in there making a bigger mess.

If you don't have an oxy-acetylene torch, ask a machine shop. They usually only charge you a couple of bucks.

08-16-2006, 12:14 AM	#1
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	Rams Horn Stud Replacement? Is it possible to replace the studs on rams horn manifolds? Some of the studs are stripped/rotted on my truck. If it is possible, how is it done? Thanks! __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

08-16-2006, 12:19 AM	#2
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Rams Horn Stud Replacement? I took mine to a machine shop and had them done.

08-16-2006, 09:45 AM	#3
6T8 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 233	Re: Rams Horn Stud Replacement? You will need to use a torch to heat up and break the rust.Then a visegrip usually does the job. Just my .02 Rick

08-16-2006, 10:27 AM	#4
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,169	Re: Rams Horn Stud Replacement? If you have never done this before, take it to a machine shop and let them do it. If you break them off and try to drill and mess it up it will cost you double. If you break off an easy out in it ,it will triple the cost. Save yourself some time and money and let some one who knows how to do it right do the job. __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

08-16-2006, 11:22 AM	#5
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Rams Horn Stud Replacement? I have done this myself. You need and oxy-acetylene torch. You heat the manifold ear red-hot then twist the stud out with a vise-grips. Propane and other type torches don't heat the manifold up quick enough. You'll for sure twist it off in there making a bigger mess. If you don't have an oxy-acetylene torch, ask a machine shop. They usually only charge you a couple of bucks. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN



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