Catalytic Converter Studs

Discussion in '1993 - 1997 Ford Ranger' started by FoMoCo1, Jan 6, 2012.

  1. FoMoCo1

    FoMoCo1 New Member

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and have been a FMC enthusiast & technician for many years but I do a question which I hope someone has been there already and knows.


    Are the Catalytic Converter studs that connect to the crossover pipe flange on a dual cat in series Ranger 3.0 splined & pressed in or are they threaded?


    Thanks for any help in advance.
     
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  3. Captured Time

    Captured Time watch this and hold on

    i do beleave they are threaded. i just cut mine off back in oct and im sure the part of the bolt that fell had threads on it
     
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    FoMoCo1

    FoMoCo1 New Member

    How did you get the frozen threaded studs backed out of the flange?
     
  5. Captured Time

    Captured Time watch this and hold on

    i replaced the flang and put ne studs in. is what i did on my manifold cuz i had the same problem was i took them to a guy down the road and hew blew them out with a torch then put new bolts and nuts on it.
     
  6. OP
    FoMoCo1

    FoMoCo1 New Member

    Cat Studs

    Update: The '93 Ranger 3.0 Cat studs are splined & pressed in. I heated the flange with a acetylene torch to red hot and they popped right out with a automotive hammer.

    I appreciate your help "Captured Time".
     

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