Don, your assessment was spot on.
Corroded end of stud, threads in block are fine.
Thanks and Happy Holidays
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Originally Posted by Don Moyer
nyvoyager,
I'm probably guilty of giving too much information. While it's true that most of the examples of this phenomenon that I can remember were from the latest engines (sheet metal flywheel covers), the likelihood of a manifold stud decaying and leaving behind a short plug of calcified deposit depends mostly on the quality of the raw water the boat was operated in and not necessarily on its vintage. Based on your description, you have every reason to hope for good news. Don
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