Fox T-Bird/Cougar Forums

Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: ponyman460 on September 30, 2005, 03:01:56 PM

Title: 5.0 intake studs?
Post by: ponyman460 on September 30, 2005, 03:01:56 PM
does anybody use them?  seems to me that they would make putting the lower intake on easier without moving the gaskets....

my lower has a leak at the back seal, and I am trying to fix it once....

Rick
Title: Re: 5.0 intake studs?
Post by: vinnietbird on September 30, 2005, 03:45:42 PM
Actually,that sounds like a great idea.I have never thought of that.Good thinking ol' boy.
Title: Re: 5.0 intake studs?
Post by: ponyman460 on September 30, 2005, 03:48:16 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird
Actually,that sounds like a great idea.I have never thought of that.Good thinking ol' boy.

  THANKS


 :D
Title: Re: 5.0 intake studs?
Post by: Tbird232ci on September 30, 2005, 07:56:30 PM
i was thinking about using just 4 of them, one at each corner
Title: Re: 5.0 intake studs?
Post by: Dogcharmer on October 03, 2005, 12:09:46 PM
I use assembly studs on everything I can that uses a gasket or sealer. They especially work great on valve covers and waterpumps also. I have no engine leaks at all which I attribute to the use of studs during assembly.

I just make mine using longer bolts that I cut the heads off of. Just make sure they're very loosely threaded in so you can get 'em back out after you start your bolts.
Title: Re: 5.0 intake studs?
Post by: SirChirpAlot on October 03, 2005, 05:09:45 PM
I have 4 ARP carb studs at the corners on my intake just for the fact that its easyer to line up the gaskets and intake.  But using all studs can be a bit of a prob if u take your intake on and off.