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Subject:Disasster
From:Brendan Slevin
Date:Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:08:29 -0700

So.  Engine is out and in garage.  Tools are clean.  Mess is put away.
Transmission is secure.  The longer broken stud was successfuly removed.
the shorter was not (yet.)  Landlord/Machinist/Engine Builder has agreed
to help with some compensation (hopefully beer and a bit of cash.)  I am
going to use Mike's method of making a wrist pin puller and remove the
pistons and sleeves at once. (Though I haven't heard yet what this method
is.)  My landlord will then help me remove the stud-stub.  Then I will
install all new studs, I need a source for these, though.  Any
suggestions?  (Wife interjects here: "You should say your wife is very
irritated with the whole subject.")  Will good used studs be acceptable,
and how would I know they were any better than the current studs?  How
much do new studs cost usually?  Do they come with cookies?  Why do I ask
so many questions?

Brendan