Re: '51 200 Straight 8 Head Removal

Posted by JWL On 2009/12/24 14:24:38

Studs and Nuts v Cap Screws (Bolts)

I have been under the impression, that when done properly, tightening nuts on studs does not necessarily tighten the stud into the block at the same amount as the nut is tightened (the procedure pulls up on the stud); however, using cap screws to fasten the head to the block means that the cap screw is tightened into the block by the torque amount with more chance of damaging the threads in the block. Hence, studs and nuts are a better way to fasten cylinder heads onto engine blocks, albeit a more expensive method.


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