57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

[John D.]

What is the correct plating or finish on the 57-58 Fuel Filter bracket to base plate adapter studs. Blackened or cadmium. These are the studs with the circle in the center of them that some call an "O". Thanks, John

[Bruce B.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

John,
Of the 2 original studs I have one is cad plated. I believe that is the correct finish. And as you stated, the top end of the stud is marked with a "o" which is round, not a "0" (zero) which is egg shaped.
Bruce B.

[John D.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

John,
Of the 2 original studs I have one is cad plated. I believe that is the correct finish. And as you stated, the top end of the stud is marked with a "o" which is round, not a "0" (zero) which is egg shaped.
Bruce B.

Bruce, Thanx for the nice answer. Typically I get that stud dipped in cad also. But I do believe it was Gary Pronesti that said it was black. Course he is a steel Chevy guy and that could account for his lack of knowledge. JD

[Gary C.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

John, FI bracket stud finish is cad. Gary....

[John D.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

Thanks Gary, 5 out of 6 replies I got say cad so cad it shall be.
(Bill-pass this message on please). Thanks again Gary, John D.

[Joseph T.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

Thanks Gary, 5 out of 6 replies I got say cad so cad it shall be.
(Bill-pass this message on please). Thanks again Gary, John D.

John..there may be some room for debate. I took a quick look at the unrestored Eb Rose / Carroll Shelby SEDCO engine which has the original studs in place. The front stud looks like a natural silver finish and the back stud looks a light shade of black.

This is not definitive as the engine has 50 years of grime..plus it is an EK Black Widow engine which would technically be a chevy..although it came from a Sebring Corvette.

Gary may have a point!

Joe

[Mike M.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

my 57 pass car FI studs were cad. i vote cad for the 57-58 vettes.mike

[John D.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

John..there may be some room for debate. I took a quick look at the unrestored Eb Rose / Carroll Shelby SEDCO engine which has the original studs in place. The front stud looks like a natural silver finish and the back stud looks a light shade of black.

This is not definitive as the engine has 50 years of grime..plus it is an EK Black Widow engine which would technically be a chevy..although it came from a Sebring Corvette.

Gary may have a point!

Joe

Joe, Zincad often turns black with age. Depends on the plating and the plater for sure. Same thing. Anyhow I can well imagine one of those studs taking on a dark look just from age.Thanx for the imput. JD

[John D.]

Re: 57 FI Fuel filter adapter studs

my 57 pass car FI studs were cad. i vote cad for the 57-58 vettes.mike

So the concensus is that the adapter studs were typically cadmium. I like to use the word typical as it saves ur butt. Learned how to talk like that from Bill Sangrey. Typical, configuration, etc. Words that mean anything is possible.