Guest 1965cat Posted November 7, 2000 Share Posted November 7, 2000 I am not sure if I am using the correct terminology, but where would I find replacement "Studded" head bolts for my '65 401 wildcat engine?? By "Studded", I mean the head bolts with the additional threads on top of the hex head for attaching the power steering pump bracket and rear grounding wires to the firewall. I have looked in the machinery handbook, mcmaster-carr, specialty fasteners, local auto parts stores, etc.. with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 8, 2000 Share Posted November 8, 2000 You will probably need to go to your local bone yard to find those- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nailvalve Posted November 9, 2000 Share Posted November 9, 2000 Give TA Performance a call. They should have what you're looking for. (602)922-6807<BR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1965cat Posted November 9, 2000 Share Posted November 9, 2000 I assume using "Original" head bolts on a rebuild is OK.<P>Thanks,<P>Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1965cat Posted November 9, 2000 Share Posted November 9, 2000 Thanks Nailvalve... TA offers a head bolt kit, but does not include the "Studded" bolts from the original motor...<P>Is it OK to mix new head bolts with the Old "studded" bolts on a rebuild?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rlbleeker Posted November 9, 2000 Share Posted November 9, 2000 I wouldn't mix them. Your performance head bolts most likely have a higher tensile strength. The same torque will yeild a different clamping force which can warp the deck of your block. Why pay good money to have your block bored with a plate if you're warp it? I'd just use the original bolts with a visual inspection. As long as the threads and heads look good and they arn't rusty (pitted), use them. For performance engines I usually use head "studs" from ARP. I don't have a catelog handy, but they may have what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66wildcat Posted November 11, 2000 Share Posted November 11, 2000 I just check the ARP website and they do not list a nailhead head stud kit. They list the v-6's & 455. Are one of these kits interchangable? I'd be interested in knowing, since I plan a 401 rebuild in the spring.<BR>Thanks,<BR>Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rlbleeker Posted November 11, 2000 Share Posted November 11, 2000 I think you may have gotten the wrong site. It's "www.arp-bolts.com". They list two head stud kits for the 401 "nailhead", with hex nuts it's part# 124-4004, with 12pt nuts it's 124-4204. I don't know if this includes the long studs for brackets or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66wildcat Posted November 12, 2000 Share Posted November 12, 2000 I was looking at the correct site, but looked right below it at the Big Block listings. I think I might be needing glasses! Thanks, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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