Almost ready to set the head on the block, but I see some posts that say to cut the head bolts a few threads on each corner of the block. I bought a set of new head bolts from partsdinosaur.com. Should I cut the 4 corner bolts and how many threads is the average that people cut off and don't have any problems with the head sealing.
#124050, "RE: Head bolts" In response to Reply # 0 Feb-14-09 09:22 PM by Corbin
I believe I cut 1/4" off of my driver's side rear corner bolt when I changed the head gasket (10 years ago). That is where the leak was. I can't say if it was related to the original bolt bottoming out or if it was the original composite head gasket. In any case, it never leaked again.
#124052, "RE: Head bolts" In response to Reply # 1
many ways I seen on here but must had trouble with the driveside rear bolt I just did one a year and a half ago and I did a 1/4 an inch on all 4 corners to be safe if I remember right its the 4 long ones but either way the ladys I did I still see 5 or 6 times a year and hasnt had a problem with it since even took it to texas twice since then from here in IL and still runs great 180k now 26k since I did it
#124063, "RE: Head bolts" In response to Reply # 2
this is one of the reasons why I quit buying bolts and went to studs. Worth the money in the long run for reliability/sealability. lol sealabilityyyy a new word
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#125022, "RE: Head bolts" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by daes_venge
Originally posted by Mopar McNeer Any reason you decided not to install ARP studs instead of new bolts??
What?
The OP is cutting threads off of his head bolts so that the head seats properly. I was wondering what his reason was for using head bolts instead of using ARP Head Studs on his application.
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