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Old 01-09-2016, 12:39 PM   #24
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Re: Starting my engine build

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Originally Posted by GASoline71 View Post
The head bolts can be reused. They are not torque to yield bolts. Unless going for a high compression monster motor. The stock head bolts in a SBC can be reused.

If using aluminum heads... either go studs or upgrade the stock bolts to bolts with washers under the caps.

Gary
The bolts can be reused on cast iron heads,but to keep from galling the head bolt spotface on your aluminum heads get some studs or bolts that use washers, as Gasoline stated
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