22RE Bolts For Header Studs?
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22RE Bolts For Header Studs?
So yesterday, I was replacing my manifold gasket. I began taking off my header on my 88 pickup and realized that a few of the studs were missing. Can I use bolts and torque them to the same spec I would a nut on a stud? If so, what kind of locking method should I use? Are there any header studs that are longer than others? What would you use to clean out the treads in the head? Thank you in advance, -Keegan
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In general, its 'ok' to do this on steel heads...i wouldnt recommend it on an alloy head. The tensioning force will tear the threads from an alloy head if using a bolt, where as using a stud turns the rotating stress on the internal threads in the head, into a stretching force that is applied to the stud when the nuts r tightened.
Given that theres not a huge amount of torque required for the manifold bolts i think ull be fine. The problem comes with how to secure the bolts. Generally a form of antiseize is used on exhaust bolts. Which rules out using locktite. So ur down to spring washers or those shake free washers (the ones that look like a circ-saw blade)
Given that theres not a huge amount of torque required for the manifold bolts i think ull be fine. The problem comes with how to secure the bolts. Generally a form of antiseize is used on exhaust bolts. Which rules out using locktite. So ur down to spring washers or those shake free washers (the ones that look like a circ-saw blade)
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