Re: head bolts
[Re: GoDartGo]
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12/31/13 07:48 PM
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Just know that stock replacement head bolts are pretty inexpensive (like 40 bucks from Rock Auto). If you're building a new motor, I wouldn't skimp.
That being said, if it's not a torque to yield application, and they visually check out with no damage that would create a stress riser, you should be fine re-using them. Just thoroughly clean the threads and lube properly to get the correct torque reading.
Edit: Just checked Rock Auto. The no longer list LA bolts, but they've got Magnum-type (23 bucks).
Last edited by 471Magnum; 12/31/13 07:52 PM.
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Re: head bolts
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12/31/13 08:10 PM
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couldn't find them on Rock Auto, but found them at NAPA on line to my house $34. forgot to ad it's a Magnum headed LA. didn't want to press my luck, this would have been the fourth time for this set of bolts, 9.5-1, 480ish cam, 3:91's out back and beat on like a hillbilly mule 
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Re: head bolts
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12/31/13 11:47 PM
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I think Magnums are TTY bolts and they are different lengths than an LA.
How I inspect TTY bolts is to lay a straight edge on the threads, if any do not all touch they get replaced.
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Re: head bolts
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01/01/14 04:45 AM
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Just thoroughly clean the threads and lube properly
I've always used new motor oil, is there something
else I should be using?
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Re: head bolts
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01/01/14 11:12 AM
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I think Magnums are TTY bolts and they are different lengths than an LA.
Magnums are not TTY, but they are different lengths than LA.
intakes are,i would have assumed heads would have been too
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Re: head bolts
[Re: Commando1]
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01/01/14 04:59 PM
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Just thoroughly clean the threads and lube properly
I've always used new motor oil, is there something
else I should be using?
And it worked, right?
Keep using it.
must be, I've never lost a head gasket yet!  
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Re: head bolts
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01/02/14 03:00 AM
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If the threads look good I clean em with a brush then dip the threads in 30 wt eng oil then blow the threads off good with shop air. A drop of oil under the bolt head when going together
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