<VV> frozen rocker arm stud

[Frank DuVal]

Wow! I've never had one not release with a breaker bar.... Several have 
come out with the stud still attached. As Matt said, if that happens, 
just put the rocker/head stud assembly back in the head and torque as if 
it had not happened. Putting the head stud in a vise and removing the 
rocker stud is hard on the head stud, leaves grooves/scratches on it.

Eat your Wheaties.

Grinding the socket was a great idea. Most sockets have a champfer at 
the end that limits contact with the nut.

You could try spraying penetrating oil up the back side (next to the 
head stud).

Frank DuVal


Paul Abel wrote:

> Today I'm doing Orings on my 140. I'm down to the last stud and can't 
> get it off. I've ground down the end of my 13 / 16 deep wall socket in 
> order to get a better grip on the head. Using a 1/2 drive breaker bar. 
> Any suggestions?
>
> Paul (bruised elbows & knuckles) Abel
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