GM> JE> I don't know about that. Ever had a damaged nut AND stripped
GM> JE> threads on a rusted heat hardened bolt - like exhaust
GM> JE> manifolds?

GM>Yup. And you don't dare chance snapping the stud off because (a)
GM>you'll have a %$#{at} of a job getting the end out of the block, and
GM>(b) you'll probably have to have the replacement made to order.

GM> JE> þ OLXWin 1.00b þ Please Tell Me if you Don't Get This Message

GM>What message?

This one "                                    "

Jay


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