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sump plate stud length

It happens very often that

the studs come loose when

disassembling or mounting

the crankcase cover. This can
happen when the studs are not

secured with liquid locking com-

pound, or when the studs pro-

trude too much from the sump
plate, causing the sump plate

nuts to jam on the studs.

We have explained in this ar-

ticle how to determine the stud two nuts technique

length in order to avoid the
previous scenario. Use liquid

locking fluid (such as Loctite)

to secure the studs at the cor- The loosening and twisting of
rect depth to prevent them from the studs can easily be done

coming loose. Setting the stud with the two nut technique we

depth will be of little use if the explained in edition 14. Then
studs rotate when loosening or wait until the locking agent has

tightening the sump plate nuts. done its job to tighten the sump

plate nuts.

If you notice that the studs have
come loose, you will have to A full article on replacing and

adjust them to the correct depth adjusting the studs will follow in

and secure them with Loctite. a later edition of this series.

Paruzzi Magazine 20 49

CLASSIC CAR PARTS