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| | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 69 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 69 | I'm putting my 235 back together after a cylinder head rebuild.
I didn't find any bolts for the front and rear of the exhaust manifold to cylinder head. Should there be bolts, or were there just alignment studs to help guide the manifolds onto the head?
Pictures of known standard manifold mounting would be appreciated.
When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work�this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Ecclesiastes 5:19-20
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,214 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,214 | The ends were studs from the factory. Theres several differing opinions on why studs and not bolts were used. Some think it's to allow for expansion. Heres a pic of my 49 216 which is similar to the 235. I added short bolts to mine, primarily because I couldn't remember if they had them when I tore it down to send the head off for rebuild. I've put approx. 16k miles on it since without any intake or exhaust problems so it appears it didn't hurt. Many just leave it with studs and not add the bolts. If you add bolts, they need to be short. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | I could not get George's first link to work. I was able to "extract" his second link for the end studs. I have no problems using the studs, or extracting the studs and using bolts. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 444 | Chevy 235 Manifold Dowel End Studs are available GM NOS. Part # 3835487 photo@photobucket http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv57/glp0329/Manifold%20End%20Studs/Studs__zpsxspss3m2.jpgAvailable @ Dan's GM Obsolete Chinook, Montana phone: 406-357-2615 Dan's has ( 12 ) GM # 3835487 in stock & Whisler Chevrolet Rock Springs, WY phone: 307-362-5677 Whisler has ( 9 ) GM # 3835487 in stock. George '54 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 69 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 69 | So if there were normally studs in place, it doesn't need a bolt. I can make a stud from a bolt, or I can install some short bolts. Either option should be OK.
When God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work�this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart. Ecclesiastes 5:19-20
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