Using new head bolts was to solve the problem of head bolts lengthening under long term use or mighty strong short term abuse. I've done both, this engine has only had the 1st type of stated abuse, so maybe OK to reuse?
Need to find one or a dozen. Chevy salvage yards to be added to the...
I just need a work around on the busted head bolt. If I could replace it with a correctly threaded stud, I could retorque all and get my pickup on the road.
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you are correct these head bolts will not fit your engine , integral intake manifold heads take different bolts and we do not have them at this time
Integral intake (head and intake manifold as one) is what I have, so...close, but no cigar.
one head bolt is broken; head bolts re useable? Always was taught to always replace. Open to trying to reuse. I can compare the new against the current for lengthening.
1979 250 ci straight six --- have not been able to locate head bolts, looking for studs as replacement.
Does anyone have any information on vendors/suppliers for new, fresh head bolts or studs for this engine.
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Newbie to site, joined to learn and share. Bought new 1979 C10 with 250 ci straight six with a 4-speed granny. Slapped a Guidon fiberglass shell on the 8-foot box and let the adventures begin. The integrated head has finally given up the ghost and am looking to replace head, intake and exhaust...