Hi Ted -

I asked the same question in April in this thread. I have forgotten where I bought my studs - probably NAPA like Tim suggested. Mine weren't frozen in, so it was an easy replacement.

Here are some of the replies that answer your questions:

Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
The studs are simple screw-in items, but several decades of being threaded into the manifold might make them a little hard to remove. I'd suggest threading two 3/8-24 nuts onto the stud, and jamming them tight together, then using the lower nut to try to back the stud out of the manifold. If it's stubborn, apply penetrating oil, and heat if necessary. Vise grips or a small pipe wrench are a last-resort method. Just don't twist one off trying to get it out. The stud will have a 3/8-16 thread into the manifold, and 3/8-24 threads at the carburetor flange. They're standard hardware items, but you might need to find an industrial supplier like Grainger or MSC, etc. to find a good assortment of lengths to fit your needs.
Jerry


Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
For no more torque than they'll get holding the carb on, Grade 5 will be OK. Grade 8 would be a bit of overkill, I believe! Anti-sieze is always a good idea!
Jerry

Originally Posted by Pete52
You can go to a FLAPS and get the studs they use them for exhaust pipe to manifold apps.

Pete

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