Head studs and Instal question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Raleigh NC
Head studs and Instal question
In the interest of time I figured id ask first. With the motor in the car with the headstuds in the block already. Can you install the heads? Or Do I need to put the heads on first and then install the Studs?
Just Curious. Thanks for any help in advance.
Just Curious. Thanks for any help in advance.
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
It can be done but is a little tight. Put your fingers under the head to prevent dragging the aluminum across the tops of the studs, which can result in some nasty scratches.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Raleigh NC
I wish I could put the whole motor together on the stand and then install it. But the Bell housing bolts would be way to hard to get to.
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From: Guinness Its whats for B'fast JAWGA
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You get the top 2 bolts from the top, a speed ratchet or a flex head ratchet helps. The bottom 4 you get below the car. It actually isn't that bad.
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