Head Bolts

SuperDave
SuperDave Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I need new head bolts or studs for a 54 308. Anyone know of a substitute? :

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    You can get them here http://www.hudsonmotorcarco.com/
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    Thanks for the reply. I talked to him Tuesday or wednesday and He doesn't have them. They are one of his "in developement" projects. If I wanted 1/2" That wouldn't be a problem. I just don't want to take the block and head to a machine shop to make the modifications.

    Thanks, Dave
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    SuperDave wrote:
    I need new head bolts or studs for a 54 308. Anyone know of a substitute? :
    Dave:

    If you are not looking for the 1/2 inch stud modification, the solution is around the corner or down the street. You need some Grade 8 replacement bolts with appropriate washers for under the heads. Take one of the old 7/16 bolts to your favorite local bolt dealer and ask for sufficient stock to finish the job. If you do not have a local bolt dealer... We are lucky here in the HOT to have several. Check out Tractor Supply...http://www.mytscstore.com/detail.asp?pcID=2&paID=1019&sonID=570

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    or Home Depot...http://www.homedepot.com

    Remember to chase the holes in the block with a tap and check each bolt with a thread chaser. Lube before installation and torque per Hudson Specs.

    Good Luck

    :)
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I dunno about using home depot bolts. I have gotten some questionable bolts from there. Even the grade 8 stuff there looks chintzy. I'd look for a local bolt and screw supplier and get the appropriate sized grade 8 bolts and some parallel ground hardened washers.



    Keep that head torqued too!

    Good luck.
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    My True Value hardward stocks a good supply of grade 8 stuff.
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