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| | | | Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 139 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 139 | Quick question: Are head bolts reusable? I have a 1954 235 that needs a ring job and I need to pull the head. Can I reuse them or do I need to buy new one? Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | Snowman 51 Never used a new headbolt. I wonder if you can buy a set of headbolt studs,I think you could get a better torque-up with studs. You would need to seal the block threads,could use a hard washer and high quality nut. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,190 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,190 | If the bolts clean up and look good, no reason you can't reuse them. If they are rusted and pitted, you might want to find another set. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 | I just reused mine last year with no issues on my 235.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 | Snowman 51 Never used a new headbolt. I wonder if you can buy a set of headbolt studs,I think you could get a better torque-up with studs. You would need to seal the block threads,could use a hard washer and high quality nut. ARP has a kit P/N 155-4002. Kit for a F--d 427 SOHC 427. You end up with 4 extra short studs, washers & nuts but cheaper than purchasing open stock parts.
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1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | These old stovebolts aren’t like the new LS engines which have a “one time only” torque to yield bolt that isn’t supposed to be reused. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 | These old stovebolts aren’t like the new LS engines which have a “one time only” torque to yield bolt that isn’t supposed to be reused. Fox, I understand we aren't talking tty bolts, I deal with them at work, designed to tight to low torque then a given angle of further rotation & they do stretch. Not saying 60 year old bolts aren't fine, however if you want to replace them studs look cool as well as more clamping force.
BC
1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc
1949 GMC 250 project in waiting
1960 C60 pasture art
Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | BC59 thanks for that tip on head bolt studs,have short block ready for a head. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Since I'm expecting to get a noticeable compression increase on the long stroke "216" I'm building, I plan to use studs instead of head bolts, and possibly a solid copper shim head gasket like the alcohol fueled blower engines use. I'll probably have to make my own gasket, by using a conventional one as a template.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 351 | Jerry, the Best Gasket #502C is copper. As I recall, it is embossed - dimpled around the cylinders - not a true shim, but I would think that should work for you, since it is designed to crush.
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