Notices

special nut?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 04:34 PM
  #1  
NJbronco138's Avatar
NJbronco138
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
special nut?

Are the nuts used on exhaust manifold nuts different then a normal nut? I replaced one of my studs when taking down my exhaust because the nut is totally frozen on it. I have a new stud from ford and i took it to a hardware store to find a nut for it, they had nuts that would start on the treads but then tighten up right away. I don't want to strip anything and i need a nut for it. I know a new nut form ford is 7 dollars and I would like to avoid that. thanks in advance for any help
 
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:41 PM
  #2  
homeslicedave's Avatar
homeslicedave
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Pittsburgh
Did you try both metric and standard nuts on the stud?
 
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:52 PM
  #3  
NJbronco138's Avatar
NJbronco138
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
yup
 
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:29 PM
  #4  
bob arrington's Avatar
bob arrington
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,280
Likes: 0
From: alaska
go to a auto parts store , they will have them and will be alot cheaper than ford ,bob
 
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 12:45 AM
  #5  
Lone_Ranger01's Avatar
Lone_Ranger01
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: St. Louis region
Also might want to try a salvage yard.
 
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 09:08 AM
  #6  
80 dump's Avatar
80 dump
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: hbg, pa
did you check if it was fine thread?
 
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:28 PM
  #7  
tbear853's Avatar
tbear853
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,832
Likes: 2,611
From: The Shenandoah Valley
I always use "brass manifold nuts", they are brass, and generally are longer than a regular nut to maintain strength. Being brass, they don't "rust" to the stud.

Try NAPA.
 
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 10:31 PM
  #8  
NJbronco138's Avatar
NJbronco138
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 288
Likes: 0
From: New Jersey
yeah i went to the parts store and they had one that fit, so Igood now. thanks for all the help guys
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-4

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
skyfox10
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
17
Oct 24, 2013 04:00 AM
Willysgarage
1997 - 2003 F150
3
Nov 19, 2012 09:25 PM
macman85602
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
5
Feb 26, 2010 11:39 PM
77f2504by4
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
18
Apr 9, 2008 04:09 PM
gappy
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
4
Jun 26, 2007 06:33 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:50 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE