I'll be pulling the rocker shaft assembly off the studs to remove the pushrods for inspection.
I haven't found a source for new replacement doughnut shaped 'stud seals' unless I purchase new pushrods too...Does anyone know of a supplier?
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The title of this thread had me a little concerned.
Now THAT'S my laugh of the day!!!
Bob & Tom, you guys are hilarious.
I never even thought of such a connotation.
I'm going to suggest to the publishers of the Haynes Repair Manual to find an alternate description of that procedure.
Hey, Studly Carl!
Did you try calling the guys at Bug City over in Bristol? 1-860-666-2489
Just tell them what you want and see if they carry them (it wouldn't surprise me).
All it is, is an O-ring.
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Can't recall seeing them outside of an engine gasket kit. But those rocker stud seals are nothing but o-rings. You could hit up the local hardware /autoparts store for Buna-N or Viton (better for higher temps) o-rings. Sorry, don't know the size, you'll have to measure it yourself (cross section width, then inner diameter of o-ring). If you can't find some locally, mcmaster.com has a wide assortment including metric sizes.
Here's one: http://www.busdepot.com/113109449b
The title of this thread had me a little concerned.
Bwaaaaaa!!
Reminds me of this joke….
Eskimo Sam takes his snowmobile to shop for repair. While waiting for mechanic's diagnosis, Sam buys a snack from vending machine. Minutes later, mechanic comes out with bad news about snowmobile.
Mechanic: "Looks like you blew a seal"!
Sam: "No, seriously, I was just eating an ice cream bar"! 
Surprisingly, doing a Google search on "Stud Seals" and then hitting "Images" turns up a whole bunch of automotive cylinder head pictures.
Nothing what all you guys expected, is it?
I can just see Michael J. Jox in his new film, "Doc Antartica", walking his newly gifted seal along the snow-covered village street.
"Nice Seal ya got there, Doc!" is heard from off-screen....
"Yup! Got me a real "Stud Seal" with this one!"
