In a message dated 97-04-29 14:35:09 EDT, mliggett@bluemarble.net (Matt
Liggett) writes:
<< ss every thread in the head. With a bolt, unless you
pick the EXACTLY CORRECT size, you don't have that guarantee. It may
only be 2/3 into the head by the time you start applying final
tightening torque, pulling up on those threads. And the last thing
you want to do is overstress threads in your head.
So, please do NOT replace studs in the head with bolts. I plan to
search for stainles >>
The studs have greater clamping power than bolts would at the same torque
readings.. only shadetree wannabes stick bolts in their engines.
Jeez, guys, really............
Ray
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