Hello Chuck and Thx for the response.

When I called Rich Gorle at World to explain the "problem" with the Studs, he was "accomodating", yet seemed unsure himself as to "how" this inferior hardware had got there ?

That, was 5 weeks ago ?

I got big shoulders, been in business along time, I just replaced with ARP Hardware, re-align honed to correct Mains under the "correct" crush, and moved on.

My reasons for posting the "heads-up" on this site about the Main Studs are genuine, and in response from assistence I've received in the past on here, from Guys Like "HEMIFRED", and to extend HIS SPIRIT of helping others avoid potential problems.

Thx for looking into the problem Chuck, I'm sure you agree that "Chinese" Main Studs, MATED to Genuine ARP Nuts, just ain't the way you want your Blocks entering service ?
I told Rich Gorle the same thing 5 weeks back.


Better to be a "has been" than a "never was".