tailites

can I re use the head rod & crank bolts...

we did this in school

SNAKEBITE

hope your build goes a ok

fast Ed

iTrader: (1)

On the 5.0L pushrod engines, the critical fasteners aren't stretch type "torque-to-yield" bolts like the ones in the 4.6 / 5.0 / 5.4 modular engines. So they can be reused as long as they are in good condition.


cheers
Ed N.

CRASH

iTrader: (5)

Using ARP fasteners is a good idea.

tailites

well CRASH if it was a mega buck build...then yes...its a fairly stock 302...& I will not spend money on a stock block 302...A4 R or Boss...then of course ARP

CRASH

iTrader: (5)

^^^^^^^ Sounds good

tailites

ya...what could possibly go wrong?...oops!

2tone

iTrader: (5)

Ed,
I reused headbolts and it was a mistake. They stretched and I popped a gasket.

tailites
For the cost, just go ARP regardless if its a stock block or not. Its about $50-100 I believe from somewhere reputable like SummitRacing.

lazy_stang

A box of ARP head bolts for our engine here at a local engine shop was like $42.

rampant racing

i agree get good fasteners.