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merc40 · 04-27-2012, 08:40 AM

where do i go to geet new head bolts for my 8ba. broke off 12 removeing heads. i don"t trust thhe rest. reguards dick t.

Dale Fairfax · 04-27-2012, 08:47 AM

Call ARP. Your bolts are all 7/16-14 but in 2 or 3 different lengths. Measure the length under the heads and order ARP head bolts.

oldblue · 04-27-2012, 09:01 AM

Check Dennis Carpenter or Mac's you can get a set with 28 of the one size and 20 of the other for around 100 bucks .

jdl · 04-27-2012, 09:15 AM

Joblot also has them...this is from their catalog call 1-718-468-8585
they are in NY
($74.00)

Cylinder Head Bolts

(Priced each)

1948/53 7/16”-14 x 1.94” (Short-20 Pieces req.)

8BA-6065 1.25
7/16”-14 x 2.62” (Long-28 Pieces req.)

8BA-6066 1.75

jdl · 04-27-2012, 09:21 AM

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I should have added if you are going to use finned alum heads you will need longer bolts, also available.

04-27-2012, 08:40 AM	#1
merc40 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: grass valley ca. Posts: 75	head bolts? where do i go to geet new head bolts for my 8ba. broke off 12 removeing heads. i don"t trust thhe rest. reguards dick t.

04-27-2012, 08:47 AM	#2
Dale Fairfax Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 250	Re: head bolts? Call ARP. Your bolts are all 7/16-14 but in 2 or 3 different lengths. Measure the length under the heads and order ARP head bolts.

04-27-2012, 09:01 AM	#3
oldblue Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton,Alberta/Iffley,Saskatchewan Posts: 63	Re: head bolts? Check Dennis Carpenter or Mac's you can get a set with 28 of the one size and 20 of the other for around 100 bucks .

04-27-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
jdl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 931	Re: head bolts? Joblot also has them...this is from their catalog call 1-718-468-8585 they are in NY ($74.00) Cylinder Head Bolts *(Priced each)* 1948/53 7/16”-14 x 1.94” (Short-20 Pieces req.) 8BA-6065 1.25 7/16”-14 x 2.62” (Long-28 Pieces req.) 8BA-6066 1.75

04-27-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
jdl Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 931	Re: head bolts? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I should have added if you are going to use finned alum heads you will need longer bolts, also available.