I'm replacing my 1982 Mercruiser 260 engine with a reman GM 350 marine engine and reusing as many of the parts from the old engine as possible. I'm stuck on the flywheel coupler studs, though. I'm using the two nut method to remove the old studs, but the nuts keep locking onto the stud after it's removed and the threads are getting stripped. I would like to just replace the studs with new ones. However, I've been unable to find just the studs (and nuts and washers) for sale without the coupler itself (my old coupler is in excellent condition). These studs have 7/16-20 threads and look exactly like the studs at this vendor's site: http://www.masonmarine.net/engine-coupler-p-148.html . Does anyone know where I can get these stud kits (minus the coupler)?
Thanks!
John
Thanks!
John
