F.5 head bolts (1 Viewer)

[Rusty 72]

Engine assembly was started today but a slight issue has arose. Now there are only 4 head bolts. So I thought just buy a new set. Cannot find anything for the 1974 F.5. Everything is 1975 2F and later. No problem I said to myself. Went a removed a couple bolts on the 1972 F that I have. Oops they are too short. The bolts I have are 6.25" over all length. Are the 2F head bolts the same length?

 

[65swb45]

F and 2F are the same length; only the F.5 is different.

 

[Rusty 72]

Thats sweet............ Looks like I need to find a set. Mark I guess you have a set.

 

[65swb45]

I do not.

 

[Rusty 72]

Oh no.............

 

[JohnnyC]

90910-02056 13-1.75PX145-27

Was this the number you used to look up new?

 

[Rusty 72]

Yes. Then I tried the aftermarket. Was going to call ARP tomorrow to see if they had anything available. Bad thing is they were all there when I delivered the engine.

 

[65swb45]

Yes. Then I tried the aftermarket. Was going to call ARP tomorrow to see if they had anything available. Bad thing is they were all there when I delivered the engine.

So the machine shop is going to cover it? Tell ‘em SOR wants $36 each and see if they don’t magically start finding them.

I’ll take a look in the morning, but I’m pretty sure all I have left are the ones I need to reassemble the motor I got from @matzell

 

[middlecalf]

If you have one take it to fastenal they can probably match it. Yeah won’t be OEM but it will one.

 

[Rusty 72]

So the machine shop is going to cover it? Tell ‘em SOR wants $36 each and see if they don’t magically start finding them.

I’ll take a look in the morning, but I’m pretty sure all I have left are the ones I need to reassemble the motor I got from @matzell

Its not that easy. A good friend of mine is doing all of the assembly and somehow one of us lost them.

 

[Rusty 72]

Had some throttle brackets that I sent to @emac so yesterday I tossed them into the media tumbler to clean them up a bit. So today while digging the brackets out to my surprise I found head bolts in my hand. All 8 were in there.

 

[Racer65]

Wow, single year head bolt, no longer available. Better not overheat your engine!

 

[tlc762]

Wow, single year head bolt, no longer available. Better not overheat your engine!

Now I'm getting scared... I have two trucks running f.5 motors...

 

[65swb45]

Well, I’m digging into the engine section now. SURPRISE!! I have at least 60 of them

 

[C6H12O6]

So, are they any options for aftermarket bolts/studs for if/when the bolts are out of spec and need to be replaced?

 

[Rusty 72]

So, are they any options for aftermarket bolts/studs for if/when the bolts are out of spec and need to be replaced?

I never found any place that had the bolts or correct length studs in stock. Could get custom made studs but very expensive.

 

[JohnnyC]

Well, I’m digging into the engine section now. SURPRISE!! I have at least 60 of themView attachment 1632682

Each being sold for .... 100 billion dollars lol... hope not