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fftoddster · 06-12-2019, 08:18 PM

I have read to make sure to use hardened washers under the head bolts especially with aftermarket aluminum heads.
Are the washers that the old Ford parts stores sell hardened, stainless, chrome?
I want something that will look good on a polished head...If they are just hardened steel won't they rust or are they zinc coated?

Recommendations? The ones that came with my engine seem to be cheap regular washers.

tubman · 06-12-2019, 08:39 PM

See this thread : https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ened%2Awashers

19Fordy · 06-12-2019, 09:29 PM

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NAPA has hardened 7/16 washers that will look fine.

06-12-2019, 08:18 PM	#1
fftoddster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 158	head bolt/nut washers I have read to make sure to use hardened washers under the head bolts especially with aftermarket aluminum heads. Are the washers that the old Ford parts stores sell hardened, stainless, chrome? I want something that will look good on a polished head...If they are just hardened steel won't they rust or are they zinc coated? Recommendations? The ones that came with my engine seem to be cheap regular washers.

06-12-2019, 08:39 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,301	Re: head bolt/nut washers See this thread : https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ened%2Awashers

06-12-2019, 09:29 PM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,919	Re: head bolt/nut washers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) NAPA has hardened 7/16 washers that will look fine.

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