HarryH Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 I'm having a nightmare removing 2 cylinder head studs. I bought the stud removal tool, which removed the first 3 studs. My last 2 are putting up a fight and i have managed to snap one flush with the head and the tool has stripped the threads of the other stud. I have soaked them in pen oil, diesel and heated them. I have discovered that there's a tool on the market called the Head Honcho. Does anybody know where I can hire such tool? My last resort would to drill out the studs and sacrifice the head. Help Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 1 hour ago, HarryH said: I'm having a nightmare removing 2 cylinder head studs. I bought the stud removal tool, which removed the first 3 studs. My last 2 are putting up a fight and i have managed to snap one flush with the head and the tool has stripped the threads of the other stud. I have soaked them in pen oil, diesel and heated them. I have discovered that there's a tool on the market called the Head Honcho. Does anybody know where I can hire such tool? My last resort would to drill out the studs and sacrifice the head. Help Harry The club I think do have the tool but you`ll need to be a member to access it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cvtrian Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Hi Harry, welcome to the forum. The TR Register had just such a tool for lending out to members, but sadly it "went missing", however I think they have recently sanctioned the purchase of another replacement, which they may already have. I suggest you contact the office or the TR7 registrar (details in TR Action) for an update before destroying your head. Good luck Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Does this help? They mention availability of drawings. https://www.triumphwedgeowners.org/tr7-head-honcho.html Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Tatton Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Hi Harry, welcome to the forum. If the tool in question is the one purchased last year, 'TR7 Head removal tool' then the club does have one which is available for members to borrow. I'm afraid that there is a substantial deposit required (basically the tool cost) which is returned in full once the tool is returned undamaged. One of the many benefits of membership...… but I would say that wouldn't I Cheers Malcolm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HarryH Posted June 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, Malcolm Tatton said: Hi Harry, welcome to the forum. If the tool in question is the one purchased last year, 'TR7 Head removal tool' then the club does have one which is available for members to borrow. I'm afraid that there is a substantial deposit required (basically the tool cost) which is returned in full once the tool is returned undamaged. One of the many benefits of membership...… but I would say that wouldn't I Cheers Malcolm Malcolm thanks for your prompt and honest reply. More than happy to join as a member and take full advantages of the membership benefits. If I complete my registration today, how quickly could I hire the "TR7 Head removal tool"? Fully understand the deposit requirements. Cheers Harry Edited June 15, 2020 by HarryH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Tatton Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 Harry I've sent you a personal message which should appear at the top right of your screen. Thanks Malcolm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Misfit Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 Sorry to highjack this thread, Can anyone confirm the Inlet and exhaust valve clearance in mm on UK spec head? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 5, 2022 Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 Has any one used the tubular saws for cutting down the gap between the stud and head to remove/ease the corrosion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barry G Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Hi, if you have snapped off the stud you can try welding a nut on to the stud. This method works well as not only do you get a head to fit a spanner to, the action of welding a nut on also heats the stud which also aids removal. Barry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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