IML: exhaust manifold studs for chrysler Big Block 413

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What are "brash nuts" or was that just a typo?  Are they something 
miraculous that will dispense with the danger of frozen manifold 
nuts/broken studs?

Patrick

Rob van der Es wrote:
> Hi list,
>
> I have finally found myself a good driverside exhaust manifold for my 
> 1960 Imperial.
> Last summer I broke the flange of my original manifold (front pipe hit 
> a large roadbump..) and although it was welded again it still leaks a 
> little (problably a  warped flange due to welding....).
>
> During the removal I snapped 3 manifold studs, they were broken off 
> flush with the head.
> I was able to remove two studs by drilling them out carefully, without 
> damaging the threads.
> Since I couldn't find the manifold studs anywhere I used bolts then to 
> secure the welded manifold again.
> The third broken stud couldn't be removed at that time, there was (and 
> is..) no room for a conventional drill.
> This is the last one on the driverside of the car.
> Recently I found my self an angled drill (90 degrees head, total 
> tickness only 3 inches!), so I should be able to drill that last one 
> out too! (after preparing myself mentally for this terrible job..)
>
> Then I will be finally able to mount an original exhaust manifold 
> without any repaired cracks :)
> And to do the job real good, I want to replace my 3 broken studs with 
> new ones.
>
> Does anyone have  a source where I can buy
>
> a) 3 new exhaust manifolds studs (stainless steel would be great, but 
> standard will also do)
> b) 6 brash nuts (to avoid future trouble when I ever have to remove 
> that manifold again, which heaven should forbid!)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
> 1960 Imperial 4Dr HT
>
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