Block Stud

[DocDiesel]

I think I'm at a point of impasse..  I have the block all cleaned up on my 8/1 and assembled.  I took out the studs for the block and cleaned up.  I noticed an imperfection in one of the studs.  It appears that when it was extruded, or however the Indians make studs, they didn't notice a split in the stud and just threaded the ends anyway.  My question, is it safe to use??



One more question..
Do all Listeroids use valve caps on the end of the valve?  Mine has none.  They weren't on the valve assembly, nor in the bag of nuts and washers, and they weren't floating around in the crate like the pump lifter
Any help would be appreciated, Doc.

[DocDiesel]

Crap, no picture, I'll try again..

[dieselgman]

Replace that stud, it is not worth risking a head gasket or worse. All of the clones I have dealt with have had a cap on top of each valve stem.

We have these kinds of pieces on the shelf here all the time.

dieselgman

[DocDiesel]

Thanks Gman, I PM'd you, Doc.

[fuelfarmer]

One valve stem cap was missing on the 8/1 I have. There is a good chance I lost it. Although i am NOT a machinist, the replacement one I turned looks serviceable.



   

[DocDiesel]

Not bad at all for a FuelFarmer...

[dieselgman]

Terry,

Your message settings will not allow for my reply under messages... not a big deal. I will send out those replacement pieces on Monday.

dieselgman