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haynes66:
i've been really fortunate so far as its low mileage. engine no 2 shouldnt be too bad either as its only done around 24000 miles. my 500-4 engine will be more of a challenge as it is seriously rusty. it may end up as scrap but it's a long way off yet.  these two will take me probably well into next year, i should imagine.

haynes66:
everything is pretty much stripped engine wise, other than the kickstart quadrant. i've tried everything to try and remove the roll pin but it wont budge. i'm going to leave it there as it wont really be a problem.  another issue is the two rusty cylinder studs. i've given them a soak in plusgas and leaving them for a while but it could be a little difficult to get them out.

Trigger:
Them roll pins come out easy, I use a small pair of vice grips to squeeze it and pull it out. How bad are the head studs ?

haynes66:
most of the studs are fine apart from the two rusty ones.  if i heaved on them, they would definitely snap, so perseverance will be necessary, along with heat, wax, praying, anything but brute force.

Nurse Julie:
You could always try what Ian (Orcadian) suggested with my seized stud. Plenty of diffused heat, WD40 or similar, clamp stud in vice, still attached to casing, and turn the whole casing. More heat if needed and same with WD. Worked a treat with my corroded in head stud.

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