Loose studs how to fix?

How do I remedy that? Is there a way to turn the studs in, and then tighten the brass nuts?

Or, should I buy new studs, clean the threads within the block? Your advice and expertiese is appreciated. thank you in advance. 9N'er

I'd use a clean-up tap on the block. I'd use new studs. I'd use some stud pucky. I'd still use brass nuts. After the stud pucky cured (24 hrs?), I'd re-install the manifold with new gasket and torque the 7/16-20 5/8 hexhead brass nuts to 27 ft/lbs..... ..Dell

I proceeded to tell them I need stud puckey.

After some explaining I said I had no clue what it was, but it had to do with my loose studs.

I said I needed to ream out my stud holes and clean them good and put puckey in it.

All three of them just stared at me, and no one said anything. I felt on the spot, and casually went to another store. 9N'er

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hope this helps you make a decision