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

we did this in school

 

hope your build goes a ok

 

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.

 

Using ARP fasteners is a good idea.

 

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

 

^^^^^^^ Sounds good

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

i agree get good fasteners.