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how does everyone install there ARP studs?

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Default how does everyone install there ARP studs?
When threading them into the block do u use moly lube or threadlock them in??
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I use the red loctite , I screw the stud all the way down and back it off a haft turn, Then i use the molly lub for the nuts to set the torque
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Ok. That's what I heard but didn't know if id be able to get them out easy down the road.
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I just finger tighten the stud.
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Finger tight on the stud into a clean hole. Carrol Smith recommends Red Loctite, but still only finger tight. Moly lube on the exposed end.
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everyone says finger tight but only but seems like a few i seen they never go all the way in with just your fingers. always needed to use a allan to get them all the way down.
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Probably because the threads aren't clean.
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