[DeTomaso] starter studs

[Dave McManus]

There is a reason for using studs vs. bolts. I understand putting too much
torque on the aluminum bell housing can result in cracking. 

Here is a conversation from Feb :
From: MikeLDrew at aol.com [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 12:06 PM
To: Dave; mjm at knology.net; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] DB Starters


In a message dated 2/3/11 8 48 47, dave at damardirect.com writes:



There is a reason for studs instead of bolts but I forget. Maybe someone can
explain. I remember something about twisting and too much torque exerted on
the bell housing (aluminum).


Right.  Every time you twist a fastener into an aluminum anything, you do a
little bit of damage to the threads.  Any high-torque application with
aluminum requires the use of studs rather than bolts.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: Justin Greisberg [mailto:justingreisberg at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 7:47 PM
To: detomaso at list.realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] starter studs


I went with a lightweight DB starter, and just used regular metric bolts
instead of studs.  easy, problem solved in few seconds.  i cant think of any
reason why you would need studs, except to hold a heavy old fashioned
starter in place while you install it.
 
This very inexpensive, made in china db starter is the only made in china
product I am happy with.  it has worked super fine.  As a rule, I never buy
made in china, but this time, it worked out fine.  I am pretty sure it is
the only chinese part on my car -- I go out of my way to pay extra for
anything not made in china (I'll get off my soap box now).  justin