installing arp studs having issue.

[JackstandTSi]

Im installing my studs. I got them all on except for one the hat of the fastener is hitting the valve spring on cylinder 1 intake side..does the cam need to come out for that last one. I have the cams in time with the timing tool...anyone else have this issue?

 

[CutlassJim]

The flange of the nut is hitting? I've has the washers be in the way but never the nut itself.

 

[GSTwithPSI]

^This. The washers always get hung up on the springs, and a little tap with a wood handle always gets them in place for me. Never had the nut itself not clear.

Can you post a picture? Also, I'm assuming the head is placed correctly on the block aligned with the dowels?

 

[JackstandTSi]

The head is aligned on there properly..the nuts came off fine. Ill take a pic after work today.

 

[prove_it]

Yea, this is new to me. Stock Springs?

 

[tektic]

You could try putting the nut in place before lowering the head on to the studs thredding it on as you seat it.

That's how igot my washer to clear. Your going to need someone to lowerer the head while you thread it on though.

I didn't have your issue with my supertech dual spring setup.

 

[JackstandTSi]

It has stock springs. All of my washers cleared fine but the nut itself is catching the spring.

 

[prove_it]

I wanna see a pic.

 

[desant78]

+1 for pic. I did this too and don't really see how this could be a problem. The internet isn't always right, but one thing I've learned is that when you post a problem, and NO ONE else has ever had it, usually a sign that something is very, very wrong or simple to fix!

 

[prove_it]

Also, are these standard ARP's or L19's? I think L19's are tighter and have more issues with getting nuts on. And you do have the dowels installed between the block and head correct?

 

[JackstandTSi]

These are regular arp...i found it is the dowel on the intake side cylinder 4...ive got the head off again and tried this is attempt number 4 of lifting on and off this head.

 

[JackstandTSi]

I believe it is lining up and part of the dowel is in the head it just wont sit flush as it needs some pressureto push the head on the dowel....when i removed the head it was a real pain to pull apart,the engine stand was lifting with it.

 

[prove_it]

Anytime I do a build, I buy new dowels. It's not required, but its a cheap comfort.

 

[JackstandTSi]

has anyone ever had issues with dowels fitting inside the head. This is the only thing stopping me from finishing my maintenance then engine goes in the car.

 

[BENE38A]

are they bent, distorted or anything. thats the only reason i could think of the head came off that block right? buy a new set x2 MS471111

 

[prove_it]

They could be damaged, or some build up/damaged hole in the head preventing a good fit.

 

[JackstandTSi]

Quoting BENE38A:
are they bent, distorted or anything. thats the only reason i could think of the head came off that block right? buy a new set x2 MS471111



The head came off the block it was tough to seperate when i lifted the head the engine stand lifted with it. Ill take a picture of the block,head and dowel after work today.

 

[BENE38A]

when I pulled my head it was easy I just lifted it off. Pics would be great the dowels could have built up junk on them either way order x2 more.

 

[JackstandTSi]

Finally got thw head on. I dont know what was holding it up but its finally seated and torqued..and got a good deal on 272 cams to install also.