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jjk · 09-23-2023, 09:36 AM

I’m close to bolting my head down this weekend and was prepping bolts when I noticed a couple of different length shoulders and studs in the pack. I did some hunting and couldn’t really find a location chart and I didn’t take note when I removed the old studs on length etc.

Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction so I don’t fumble the stud location ?

The top bolt in the photo is a quantity of ten in the pack the two lower bolts are the ones in question obviously the longer bolts are water neck so they aren’t photographed.

Gary WA · 09-23-2023, 10:04 AM

the same two sizes are for water neck to head and the longer one is number 8 to hold the cable to distributor if using the bracket..

Bob C · 09-23-2023, 10:57 AM

You should have only one of the longer bolts in your picture for the ignition cable like Gary mentioned. You should have eleven 3 1/2" studs
one 3 3/4" and the two long for the water outlet.

jjk · 09-23-2023, 10:58 AM

So one of the studs is incorrect

jjk · 09-23-2023, 11:06 AM

I also should mention this is the high compression stud kit.

JayJay · 09-23-2023, 03:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jjk

So one of the studs is incorrect

No, the 3-3/4" stud goes in the #8 position (middle row, second one up from the rear) to hold the clamp for the ignition cable.

Bob C · 09-23-2023, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayJay

No, the 3-3/4" stud goes in the #8 position (middle row, second one up from the rear) to hold the clamp for the ignition cable.

But he has two of the 3 3/4" studs instead of only one.

Bob Bidonde · 09-24-2023, 07:42 AM

I recommend that you incorporate this tip:

old31 · 09-24-2023, 08:39 AM

Who did you buy the studs from?

I only remember 2 sizes from my high compression upgrade.

jjk · 09-24-2023, 10:03 AM

A606466HD from Macs

nkaminar · 09-24-2023, 06:58 PM

Talk to Macs

Chuck Sea/Tac · 09-24-2023, 09:25 PM

The one with the longer coarse threads is not a head stud. Either made wrong or wrong application. At second thought, it’s the correct length, just has too many coarse threads. I suppose you could use it. Just set it at the proper height and you’ll have threads in your head. Don’t think that would hurt anything.

09-23-2023, 10:04 AM	#2
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: Head stud location help. the same two sizes are for water neck to head and the longer one is number 8 to hold the cable to distributor if using the bracket.. __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

09-23-2023, 10:57 AM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: Head stud location help. You should have only one of the longer bolts in your picture for the ignition cable like Gary mentioned. You should have eleven 3 1/2" studs one 3 3/4" and the two long for the water outlet.

09-23-2023, 10:58 AM	#4
jjk Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ATX Posts: 88	Re: Head stud location help. So one of the studs is incorrect

09-23-2023, 11:06 AM	#5
jjk Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ATX Posts: 88	Re: Head stud location help. I also should mention this is the high compression stud kit.

09-24-2023, 08:39 AM	#9
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,103	Re: Head stud location help. Who did you buy the studs from? I only remember 2 sizes from my high compression upgrade.

09-24-2023, 10:03 AM	#10
jjk Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ATX Posts: 88	Re: Head stud location help. A606466HD from Macs

09-24-2023, 06:58 PM	#11
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,900	Re: Head stud location help. Talk to Macs __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-24-2023, 09:25 PM	#12
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Head stud location help. The one with the longer coarse threads is not a head stud. Either made wrong or wrong application. At second thought, it’s the correct length, just has too many coarse threads. I suppose you could use it. Just set it at the proper height and you’ll have threads in your head. Don’t think that would hurt anything. Last edited by Chuck Sea/Tac; 09-24-2023 at 09:34 PM. Reason: Additional thoughts