I got new studs and I threaded them in after washing the head threads out thoroughly with brake cleaner. Any little particles of dirt in there will cause the studs to not thread in easily. I have that same problem on my new 292. A few do and a few don't and its because there is particles in the threads....and some paint. lol But vice grips take care of the problem. wink


1966 C10 292/tko600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=596643
1964 C20 292/sm420