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Head bolts

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by jerdan, Jul 31, 2013.

  1. jerdan
    Joined: Oct 8, 2012
    Posts: 148

    jerdan
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    Can anyone tell me if washers are required when you torque the head bolts?
     
  2. curbspeed
    Joined: Feb 7, 2002
    Posts: 4,916

    curbspeed
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    No. Not needed.
     
  3. 57 HEAP
    Joined: Aug 16, 2006
    Posts: 3,288

    57 HEAP
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    Maybe for aluminum heads, otherwise no.
     
  4. khead47
    Joined: Mar 29, 2010
    Posts: 1,789

    khead47
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    ^^^^^ What he said.
     
  5. Tim333
    Joined: Jul 7, 2013
    Posts: 31

    Tim333
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    I have a 36 flathead. Aluminum heads require washers under the head stud nuts, cast iron heads do not.
     

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