Installing ARP studs w Cab on
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Installing ARP studs w Cab on
It seems to me the main reason people lift the cab is to get the rear drivers side head bolt out easier. Well that's what I've heard but I was able to get it out without lifting the cab. Am I going to be able to get a stud in without lifting the cab?
Tuned
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Diesel Power magazine had an article a while back on doing the studs with the cab on. If I remember correctly they dented the inside of the engine compartment a little bit to give you more room.
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On an 03 I helped with, we had trouble with the HVAC box on the passenger side. We ended up loosening the motor mounts and dropping it down abould 1.5 inches and it worked perfect. You can install stud with the cab on.
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This will prevent them from dropping into the head while maintaining clearance during head install.
(IMPORTANT NOTE. MAKE SURE THE HEAD BOLTS DO NOT PROTRUDE OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE HEAD OR YOU WILL HIT THE HEAD GASKET AND DAMAGE IT.)
I have done this method 4 times with zero issues. Hoep this helps
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This is very simple. Insert the driver rear and the passenger lower 3 to be safe prior to install. Wrap a rubber band around them closest to where the bolt goes into the head twice and then wrap around a valve spring nearby.
This will prevent them from dropping into the head while maintaining clearance during head install.
(IMPORTANT NOTE. MAKE SURE THE HEAD BOLTS DO NOT PROTRUDE OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE HEAD OR YOU WILL HIT THE HEAD GASKET AND DAMAGE IT.)
I have done this method 4 times with zero issues. Hoep this helps
This will prevent them from dropping into the head while maintaining clearance during head install.
(IMPORTANT NOTE. MAKE SURE THE HEAD BOLTS DO NOT PROTRUDE OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE HEAD OR YOU WILL HIT THE HEAD GASKET AND DAMAGE IT.)
I have done this method 4 times with zero issues. Hoep this helps
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So you're saying slide those studs in the head then drop on the block? Would you have to do any of the denting of engine bay or moving that box?
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Mountain Pass
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A: Dent driver firewall just enough to facilitate removal and installation or
B: Purchase an OTC offset torque adapter that will allow access to the bolt without denting firewall.
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As far as the box is concerned. I just removed the inner cover on the A/C box. That allowed enough clearance to remove and intall heads. Keep in mind I did not remove the heads with the exhaust manifold attached. I am pretty sure it will work either way.
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there ya Go ^^
You could do it in your sleep Moe LOL
Just Like Hanging Doors for me In 3 Weeks I set Almost 100 Doors and installed roughly 3400 Feet of Baseboard Be Close to 1 Mile of baseboard Next Friday LOL
All in about 4 Week
You could do it in your sleep Moe LOL
Just Like Hanging Doors for me In 3 Weeks I set Almost 100 Doors and installed roughly 3400 Feet of Baseboard Be Close to 1 Mile of baseboard Next Friday LOL
All in about 4 Week
Last edited by BLADE35; Apr 5, 2014 at 01:26 PM. Reason: add
Post Fiend
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. I really need to, ive got one I need to replace.... stupid dogs
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