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THe one broken head stud, broke flush. What do you recommend on doing to remove what is left?
Often the case with them. Be aware that the studs are hardened to a silly level (why they break), which means that ordinary drilling WILL NOT WORK! Add to that the thread lock Ducati used is from somewhere near hell, as it has to be as hot as before it releases. Anyway - read the posts - it's not really about parting out...I have no intention of parting her out. THe internals, so far, have been in great shape. Other than this stud issue, she seems all good.
ROFL. Lube? Vice grips?For removal, Chris from CA Cycleworks said that a good set of vice grips and let then right twisting, lube and a lot of patience is what is needed.
READ THOSE POSTS that I linked you to. I'm NOT going to type it all out againOK, got the cylinder up (too far, now I need a ring tool, darn it) and confirmed, totally flush, almost perfectly, actually. Looks like weld a nut time. Will it be a mig or a tig job??