Stude Stainless bolt kit

Yeah, but there's another set available. Wish he had a pic...

JT

Brian Scott wrote:

There is a 'Yes, but' here. For one thing, some of the Stude bolts, such as the water pump and water manifold bolts are odd lengths. Some of the water manifold bolts have a long hex with a stud for mounting accessories. Are these included? Are the appropriate lock washers (either split or external toothed, depending) included?

Also be aware that virtually all the original bolts were Grade 5 bolts (3 slashes). Virtually all easily available stainless bolts are Grade 4 (2 slashes) and thus require less torque. Torqueing a Grade 4 stainless to Grade 5 specs will either twist the bolt or cause it to gall. Hi-strength stainless bolts are available, but neither cheap nor easy to find in the size you need at the moment. Type 304 is the standard alloy, A286 is the most common high strength alloy. I understand Boeing Surplus is a good source if you live near there.

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"There is a 'Yes, but' here. For one thing, some of the Stude bolts, such as the water pump and water manifold bolts are odd lengths."

I have found exhaust manifold and oil filter adaptor bolts bottoming out in blind bolt holes; just at the point where they are tight. Some lengths are listed in the parts books to 1/16". In some cases, length is different in parts books for older V8's, from what is listed for later. Sometimes that's a matter of the intended combination of washers. It's a good idea to check by bolting the part on without the gasket, or a washer, to see if the bolt bottoms out; even if it's the original bolt and washers. It's "not hardly", for stainless steel bolts, as far as I'm concerned. Watch out for rough threads. Mike M.